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The word **招惹** is a compound verb formed by combining two characters with related meanings: **招** (zhāo), which carries connotations of "to invite," "to provoke," or "to attract," and **惹** (rě), which means "to offend," "to stir up," or "to cause (trouble)." Their combination creates a synergistic effect, where **招** implies the initiating action and **惹** specifies the resulting negative consequence. Thus, **招惹** means to proactively do something that incites trouble, provokes a person, or attracts unwanted negative attention, emphasizing the causal link between one's actions and the resultant annoyance or conflict. This formation follows a common pattern in Chinese where two verbs with similar or complementary meanings are joined to express a more precise or intensified concept.