誂 (tiǎo) - To provoke & to incite

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tiǎo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

誂 · tiǎo

To provoke;

to incite;

to tempt;

to challenge;

also used in classical texts to mean 'to adjust' or 'to tune'.

To provoketo inciteto tempt

Usage highlights

Provoke troubleTempt and confuseAdjust stringsChallenge to fightIncite conflictStir up emotions

Synonyms

  • 挑— to provoke; to incite
  • 诱— to tempt; to lure
  • 激— to provoke; to stimulate

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tried to provoke a reaction (誂衅).
  • The story tempts readers with its mystery (誂惑读者).
  • She adjusted the strings of the instrument (誂弦).

Collocations

  • Provoke trouble(誂衅)
  • Tempt and confuse(誂惑)
  • Adjust strings(誂弦)
  • Challenge to fight(誂战)
  • Incite conflict(誂事)
  • Stir up emotions(誂情)

Idioms

  • To provoke and incite trouble(誂衅生事)
  • To tempt and mislead(誂惑人心)
  • To challenge authority(誂上作乱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to provocation and adjustment.
  • Used in historical contexts to describe inciting rebellion or challenging authority.
  • In musical contexts, refers to tuning or adjusting instrument strings.

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