抓碴儿
zhuā​chá​r

to find an excuse

zhuā​chá​r to find an excuse
  1. 抓 zhuā verb
    to seize
    to seize (an opportunity); to grasp (a main point)
  2. 碴 chá
    dispute
    a source of conflict or a grudge between people; a cause for a quarrel or argument
  3. 儿 兒 r particleaffix
    [erhua suffix]
    A suffix attached to a word to form a retroflex ending, often indicating a small size, a sense of familiarity, or turning a word into a noun.

zhuā​chá​r to pick a quarrel
  1. 抓 zhuā verb
    to focus on
    to pay special attention to; to take charge of; to be responsible for (a task or work)
  2. 碴 chá
    dispute
    a source of conflict or a grudge between people; a cause for a quarrel or argument
  3. 儿 兒 r particleaffix
    [erhua suffix]
    A suffix attached to a word to form a retroflex ending, often indicating a small size, a sense of familiarity, or turning a word into a noun.