tiāotiǎo HSK4

carry on the shoulder, pick

Senses

tiāo choose

verb · to select or pick out from a group

我从这些苹果里挑了几个红的。

tiāo nitpick

verb · to find fault with or criticize small details

他总是喜欢挑别人的毛病。

tiāo carry on pole

verb · to carry something on a shoulder pole

他挑着一担水到厨房去。

tiǎo poke

verb · to raise, dig up, or prick using the tip of an object

他用牙签挑出了一块肉。

tiǎo incite

verb · to stir up, provoke, or instigate conflict or emotions

他喜欢在中间挑事,让大家都不开心。

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