挑拨离间 tiǎobōlíjiàn to sow dissension Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 挑拨 挑撥 tiǎobō to sow discord to incite disharmony or instigate conflict through words or actions离间 離間 líjiàn to sow discord To drive a wedge between people; to alienate others by spreading rumors or provoking mistrust.