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jiǎo

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to disturb
  • to annoy
  • to mix
  • to stir

Definition

搅拌;搅动;扰扰。

to stir; to mix; to disturb.

Usage

通常用于指用工具拌液体或混合物,也可引申为打扰、扰乱局面或情绪。

Typically used for stirring liquids or mixtures with a tool, also extended to mean disturbing a situation or emotions.

Examples

  • 1 请用勺子匀咖啡。 (Please use a spoon to stir the coffee well.)
  • 2 别在这里局,我们正在谈正事。 (Don't stir up trouble here; we are discussing serious matters.)
  • 3 把颜料再涂。 (Stir the paint before applying.)
  • 4 她的冷笑话得全场气氛尴尬。 (Her bad joke stirred up an awkward atmosphere.)
  • 5 外面噪音得我无法集中注意力。 (The noise outside disturbed my concentration.)

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