挑起
tiǎo​qǐtiāo​qǐ HSK7

provoke

  • created sense approved 挑起 · tiāo​qǐ · take on

    挑起

    tiāo​qǐ

    take on

    to assume responsibility for a difficult task or burden.

    他一个人挑起了家庭的重担。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 挑起 · tiāo​qǐ · carry with a pole

    挑起

    tiāo​qǐ

    carry with a pole

    to carry something on one's shoulder using a pole, often with a container at each end

    他挑起担子去市场卖菜。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 挑起 · tiǎo​qǐ · provoke

    挑起

    tiǎo​qǐ

    provoke

    to incite, stir up, or instigate (often a conflict, war, or emotion)

    他故意挑起双方的矛盾。

    verb

    created sense