攁 (yǎng) - To stir up & to agitate

攁Tone 3

yǎng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

攁 · yǎng

To stir up;

to agitate;

to excite;

to provoke.

To stir upto agitateto excite

Usage highlights

Stir up troubleAgitate emotionsProvoke conflictExcite the massesStir up wavesCause disturbance

Synonyms

  • 搅— to stir; to mix
  • 扰— to disturb; to bother
  • 动— to move; to stir

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet; calm
  • 安— peaceful; tranquil
  • 定— stable; settled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The speech stirred up the crowd (攁动了人群).
  • His words provoked strong emotions (攁起了强烈的情感).
  • The event agitated public opinion (攁动了舆论).

Collocations

  • Stir up trouble(攁事)
  • Agitate emotions(攁情)
  • Provoke conflict(攁乱)
  • Excite the masses(攁众)
  • Stir up waves(攁波)
  • Cause disturbance(攁动)

Idioms

  • Stir up trouble and create disturbance(攁事生非)
  • Agitate emotions and stir up feelings(攁情动感)
  • Stir up waves and create turbulence(攁波作浪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
  • It carries connotations of disturbance and agitation, often with negative implications.
  • The character structure suggests action and movement, reflecting its meaning of stirring or agitating.

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