To sow discord by spreading rumors or gossip; to make mischief or stir up trouble among people.
他总是喜欢在同事之间搬弄是非，导致大家关系很紧张。
He always enjoys stirring up trouble among colleagues by spreading rumors, which has caused considerable tension in their relationships.
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Early Modern
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Jia Baoyu and Qin Zhong, Qin Keqing's younger brother, went to study in the Jia family's schoolroom. They got into a conflict with Xue Pan, Jin Rong, and others.
Jia Rui demanded that Jin Rong apologize to Qin Zhong. Jin Rong's mother felt it was unfair, so she went to Jia Zhen's residence to reason with You Shi.
You Shi said that Qin Keqing resented those scoundrels for sowing discord, and had fallen ill out of anger. Jin Rong's mother, feeling embarrassed, then left.
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