挑起

tiǎo qǐ

Dictionary entry

to provoke

What does 挑起 mean?

挑起 (tiǎo qǐ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to provoke

2to stir up

3to incite

Character breakdown

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挑tiāoto carry on a shoulder pole · to choose 起qǐto rise · to raise

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挑起

tiǎo qǐ

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