拌 (bàn) - to mix, to stir, to blend & also means to quarrel or argue.

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bàn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

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拌 · bàn

to mix, to stir, to blend;

also means to quarrel or argue.

to mix, to stir, to blendalso means to quarrel or argue.

Usage highlights

Mix saladStir noodlesQuarrelCold mixed dishesMixed sauceToss salad

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 分离— to separate, to divide
  • 和解— to reconcile, to make peace

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mix the salad (拌沙拉).
  • Stir the noodles (拌面).
  • They had a quarrel (拌嘴).
  • Cold mixed dishes (凉拌菜).

Collocations

  • Mix salad(拌沙拉)
  • Stir noodles(拌面)
  • Quarrel(拌嘴)
  • Cold mixed dishes(凉拌菜)
  • Mixed sauce(拌酱)
  • Toss salad(拌凉菜)

Idioms

  • Quarrel and fight(拌嘴拌舌)
  • Stirring up trouble(拌弄是非)
  • Mixed with joy and sorrow(悲喜交拌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in culinary context for mixing ingredients, especially in Chinese cold dishes.
  • Also used metaphorically for interpersonal conflicts and arguments.

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