捣蛋 搗蛋 dǎo dàn ㄉㄠˇ ㄉㄢˋ dou2 daan2

  • to cause trouble
  • to stir up trouble

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 捣 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 不 ( bù bat1 ) 给 給 ( gěi kap1 ) 糖 ( táng tong4 ) 就 ( jiù zau6 ) 捣蛋 搗蛋 ( dǎo dàn dou2 daan2 )。

    Trick or treat.

  • 你 ( nǐ nei5 ) 别 別 ( bié bit6 ) 来 來 ( lái loi4 ) 捣蛋 搗蛋 ( dǎo dàn dou2 daan2 ) 行 ( xíng hang4 ) 吧 ( ba baa6 )!

    Don't come and mess around!

  • 汤姆 湯姆 ( Tāng mǔ tong1 mou5 ) 有点 有點 ( yǒu diǎn jau5 dim2 ) 调皮捣蛋 調皮搗蛋 ( tiáo pí dǎo dàn diu6 pei4 dou2 daan2 )。

    Tom is somewhat mischievous.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY). Readings are generated automatically.