挑拨

tiǎo bō

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to incite disharmony
2. to instigate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

调停

tiáo tíng

to reconcile

To mediate and reconcile, opposite of instigating conflict

Usage notes

Collocations

Typically used with 离间 as 挑拨离间, meaning to incite discord and cause alienation.

Common mistakes

Distinguish from 挑衅 (to provoke a fight). 挑拨 focuses on creating discord between others, not directly provoking someone.

Example Sentences

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不要挑拨他们之间的关系。

Don't stir up discord in their relationship.

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Words Containing 挑拨

挑拨是非

tiǎo bō shì fēi

to incite a quarrel (idiom); to sow discord between people

挑拨离间

tiǎo bō lí jiàn

to sow dissension (idiom); to drive a wedge between

Child Words of 挑拨

挑

tiāo

to carry on a shoulder pole

to raise

to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc

挑拨