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搞
gǎo
Description
"搞"是一个很常用的口语动词，意思很广，可以代替"做"、"弄"等词。
"搞" is a very common colloquial verb with a broad meaning, which can replace words like "做" and "弄".
它常常和别的词一起用，比如"搞好"、"搞错"、"搞活动"。
It is often used together with other words, such as "搞好", "搞错", and "搞活动".
Meanings
搞gǎo
to do; to make; to carry out
我们周末搞一个聚会吧。
Let's have a party this weekend.
搞gǎo
to manage or get (something) done
这件事我一定要搞好。
I must get this done well.
搞错gǎo cuò
to get wrong; to make a mistake
对不起，我搞错了你的名字。
Sorry, I got your name wrong.
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Notes
- Nuance
搞 is very colloquial and flexible; avoid it in formal writing where 做/进行 fit better.
- Usage
often forms compounds like 搞好, 搞错, 搞定, 搞清楚.
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