搞鬼

• Pinyin: gǎo guǐ
• Desglose de hanzi: 搞 = 手 + 高 (hand + high — to do, handle, colloquial); 鬼 = 田 + 厶 + 儿 (ghost, spirit — deception, mischief)

Significado

Hacer trampas a escondidas; urdir algo turbio; sabotear.

A colloquial and accusatory expression. Often used when someone suspects foul play, manipulation, or covert interference. Common in both everyday disputes (谁在搞鬼) and investigative or political contexts. Carries a suspicious or accusatory tone.

Ejemplos

1. 竞标结果出乎所有人意料，业内普遍怀疑有人在背后搞鬼，相关部门已介入调查。
2. 系统反复出现莫名错误，技术人员仔细排查后发现，是内部账号遭到入侵，有人蓄意搞鬼。
3. 他一直觉得这件事进展不顺，直到后来才得知是竞争对手暗中搞鬼，故意从中阻挠。

Guía de uso

Contexto: suspicion, intrigue, colloquial, investigation

Tono: accusatory

Correcto

• 这批货物在运输途中离奇损毁，仓库主管强烈怀疑是竞争对手派人在中途搞鬼。(These goods were mysteriously damaged in transit — the warehouse manager strongly suspects a competitor sent someone to sabotage the shipment en route.)
• 内部审计发现账目存在多处异常，审计小组断定有人蓄意搞鬼，已将线索移交纪检部门。(The internal audit found multiple anomalies in the accounts — the audit team concluded that someone had been engaged in deliberate misconduct and referred the leads to the disciplinary department.)

Incorrecto

• 这台机器在搞鬼 — 搞鬼 requires a human agent acting with intent; use 出故障 or 有问题 for malfunctioning equipment

Origen e historia

搞 (to do/engage in, colloquial) + 鬼 (ghost/devil — tricks, deception)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal