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挑拨离间
tiǎo​bō​lí​jiàn

to sow dissension

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 挑拨 挑撥 tiǎo​bō
    to sow discord
    to incite disharmony or instigate conflict through words or actions
  2. 离间 離間 lí​jiàn
    to sow discord
    To drive a wedge between people; to alienate others by spreading rumors or provoking mistrust.