provoke a dispute; create trouble
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to provoke a quarrel; to start a conflict
formalA formal, somewhat archaic term, equivalent to '启衅'. Often used in historical or formal contexts, especially for conflicts and diplomatic incidents.
Duì对
fāng方
wú无
gù故
qǐ起
xìn衅
，
qǐ企
tú图
tiǎo挑
qǐ起
zhàn战
zhēng争
。
The other side provoked trouble without reason, attempting to start a war.
Biān边
jìng境
shàng上
de的
zhè这
cì次
mó摩
cā擦
shì是
tā他
men们
gù故
yì意
qǐ起
xìn衅
de的
jié结
guǒ果
。
This friction at the border was the result of their deliberate provocation.
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Tā他
jiǔ酒
hòu后
yán言
yǔ语
cū粗
lǔ鲁
，
duō多
cì次
qǐ起
xìn衅
。
After drinking, he spoke rudely and repeatedly provoked arguments.