胡来

胡來

húlái

verb #13,272

Meanings

1 to act recklessly; to mess around
2 to make a hash of things; to cause trouble

Characters

recklessly; carelessly; randomly

Examples

HSK 6

他做事总是胡来，让人头疼。

Tā zuòshì zǒngshì húlái, ràng rén tóuténg.

He always does things recklessly, which gives people headaches.

HSK 7-9

别胡来，按照规矩做。

Bié húlái, ànzhào guījǔ zuò.

Don't mess around, do it by the rules.

Tips

usage

胡 as a prefix means 'recklessly/randomly': 胡说 (talk nonsense), 胡闹 (make trouble), 胡来 (act recklessly). All carry a negative connotation.

Stroke Order

胡 hú

来 lái