搅 (jiǎo) - To stir, mix, disturb, annoy & to meddle or cause trouble.

搅Tone 3

jiǎo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

搅 · jiǎo

To stir, mix, disturb, annoy;

to meddle or cause trouble.

To stir, mix, disturb, annoyto meddle or cause trouble.

Usage highlights

StirDisturbCause troubleMeddleStir evenlyDisrupt

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, calm
  • 安— peaceful, tranquil
  • 顺— smooth, orderly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Stir the soup (搅汤).
  • This is very annoying (这事真搅人).
  • He disturbed the meeting (他搅了会议).
  • Mix the ingredients well (把材料搅匀).

Collocations

  • Stir-fry(搅拌)
  • Disturb(搅扰)
  • Cause trouble(搅乱)
  • Meddle(搅和)
  • Stir evenly(搅匀)
  • Disrupt(搅局)

Idioms

  • Stir up trouble and make a mess(胡搅蛮缠)
  • Stir up the rivers and seas(搅海翻江)
  • Causing trouble without reason(无理取闹，胡搅蛮缠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the hand radical (扌) with the component 觉, suggesting manual action that affects perception or awareness.
  • In Chinese cooking, '搅' is an essential technique for mixing ingredients thoroughly.
  • The character often carries negative connotations when used in social contexts, implying unwanted interference.

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