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to pick a quarrel

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xun2xin4 xúnxìn

Meaning


Primary

to pick a quarrel

Alternatives

pick a quarrel, picking a quarrel, picks a quarrel, picked a quarrel, to pick quarrels, pick quarrels, to seek a quarrel, seek a quarrel, to provoke, provoke

Mnemonic


尋釁 To pick a quarrel it 尋 to seek an opportunity 釁 to quarrel with others.

Usage


他 總是 喜歡 尋釁 生事。

He always likes to pick a quarrel and cause trouble.

他 的 言語 充滿 尋釁 的 意圖。

His words are full of the intention to pick a quarrel.

尋釁 不會 解決 問題。

Picking a quarrel won't solve the problem.