弄 + result/object means to make/leave something in a changed state, often focusing on caused outcome (intentional or accidental).
Causative result focus - what state was produced
Common with mishaps and handling - break, dirty, lose, fix, etc.
Colloquial high-frequency verb - broad utility in daily speech
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Result orientation is central
- Prefer contexts with clear state change.
Avoid unnatural word order
- Keep object/result sequence idiomatic.
Can imply accident pragmatically
- But deliberate uses also exist by context.
I accidentally lost my keys.
He got his clothes dirty.
Please do not break this machine first.
We finally figured out the process.
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