WordTaiwan frequency #19,333
挑撥
ㄊㄧㄠˇ ㄅㄛ
“stir up discord; sow dissension; incite conflict between people; also: physically poke or prod”
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挑
ㄊㄧㄠ
To carry something on a shoulder pole; to choose or select; to pick out; to provoke or incite; to poke or stir up; a type of embroidery stitch; a guitar playing technique.
撥
ㄅㄛ
to push aside; to dial a number; to allocate funds; to turn; to poke; to pluck a string instrument; a plectrum or pick for playing stringed instruments
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