| Gb | Eng |
|---|---|
| 那个孩子不调皮捣蛋简直就受不了. | That child seems incapable of keeping out of (ie not getting into) mischief. |
| 母亲把她那顽皮捣蛋的儿子按在膝盖上揍他。 | The mother set her naughty son over her knee and beat him. |
| 我不愿让他参加俱乐部，因为他有点捣蛋的味道。 | I couldn't care for him to join the club, because he is sort of mischievous. |
| 马上过来, 你这个小捣蛋! | Come here at once, you little monkey! |
| 他煽动其他的男孩子调皮捣蛋。 | He stirred the other boys to mischief. |