玻
twist; allocate; distribute
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesverb
to stir; to twist; to move with a finger
Commonly used for adjusting small objects, plucking strings, or stirring liquids.
Please help me adjust the alarm clock's hands.
He plucked the guitar strings gently.
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Stir the vegetables in the pot with chopsticks.
She brushed the stray hairs off her forehead.
Do not randomly adjust the radio knobs.
verb
to allocate; to distribute; to set aside
formalUsed for distributing resources, funds, or personnel.
The company allocated funds for new project research and development.
The government earmarked special funds for post-disaster reconstruction.
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The school allocated five spots to our class.
Please set aside some time to read this document.
The logistics department is distributing relief supplies.
verb
to dial (a phone number)
Standard term for making a phone call in modern Chinese.
Please help me dial the customer service hotline.
He dialed the wrong number and called a stranger.
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The mobile phone cannot make international calls.
She quickly dialed a series of numbers and connected to her boyfriend.
Please dial extension 801 to connect to the human resources department.
verb
to manage; to handle; to take charge of
literaryLiterary and formal usage, less common in modern daily speech.
He set things right and rectified the company's order.
This official is responsible for guiding the local economic development in the right direction.