引鬼上門 yǐn guǐ shàng mén

to introduce a potential source of trouble

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to introduce a potential source of trouble
  2. 2. to invite the devil to one's house (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
引 yǐn HSK 4
to lead; to guide; to attract
鬼 guǐ HSK 5
ghost; demon
上 shàng HSK 1
to go up; on top; above
門 mén
door; gate; doorway