"make mischief" in Chinese (Simplified)
惹是生非添麻烦
Definition
以调皮或偷偷摸摸的方式给他人制造麻烦或小问题。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于形容孩子或爱捉弄人的成年人，语气一般较轻松，但如果麻烦很大则偏负面。常与“孩子”、“学生”连用。比“制造麻烦”语气轻。
Examples
The students like to make mischief during recess.
学生们喜欢在课间**惹是生非**。
Children sometimes make mischief for fun.
孩子有时候为了好玩会**调皮捣蛋**。
Why did you make mischief when you knew it was wrong?
你明知道不对，为什么还要**惹是生非**？
He always tries to make mischief when the teacher isn't watching.
他总是在老师不注意的时候**惹是生非**。
Some people just love to make mischief on social media.
有些人就是喜欢在社交媒体上**惹是生非**。
If you keep trying to make mischief, you're going to get in trouble.
你要是一直**惹麻烦**，迟早会惹上大事。