调三窝四 — “To sow discord”
调三窝四 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sow discord”. To stir up trouble; to instigate disputes between people.
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调三窝四 Pronunciation and Pinyin
调三窝四 Character Breakdown
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他总是喜欢在朋友之间调三窝四，结果没有人再愿意和他交心。
He always likes to sow discord among his friends, and as a result, no one is willing to confide in him anymore.
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Synonyms of 调三窝四
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Open the tool →Questions about 调三窝四
What does 调三窝四 mean?
调三窝四 (tiáo sān wō sì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sow discord”.
How do you pronounce 调三窝四?
调三窝四 is pronounced tiáo sān wō sì in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 调三窝四?
指挑拨是非。同“调三斡四”。