tiǎo​bō

to sow discord

  • created sense approved 挑拨/挑撥 · tiǎo​bō · to sow discord — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    tiǎo​bō

    to sow discord

    to incite disharmony or instigate conflict through words or actions

    挑 (literal) → 挑 · tiǎo · to incite 拨 (literal) → 拨/撥 · bō · to move, dial, or set

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  • created sense approved 挑拨/挑撥 · tiǎo​bō · to stir up — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    挑拨 / 挑撥

    tiǎo​bō

    to stir up

    (literary) to poke or stir, such as a fire or a lamp wick

    挑 (literal) → 挑 · tiǎo · to poke up 拨 (literal) → 拨/撥 · bō · to move, dial, or set

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  • created sense approved 挑拨/挑撥 · tiǎo​bō · provocation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    tiǎo​bō

    provocation

    the act of inciting discord or instigating a conflict

    挑 (literal) → 挑 · tiǎo · to incite 拨 (literal) → 拨/撥 · bō · to move, dial, or set

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