挑刺

tiāo cì

Dictionary entry

to carp

What does 挑刺 mean?

挑刺 (tiāo cì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to carp

2nitpicking

3petty criticism

Character breakdown

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挑tiāoto carry on a shoulder pole · to choose 刺cī(onom.) whoosh

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挑刺

tiāo cì

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