调三惑四 — “To sow discord”
调三惑四 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sow discord”. To stir up trouble; to incite quarrels. Literally, “stir up three and confuse four”.
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调三惑四 Pronunciation and Pinyin
调三惑四 Character Breakdown
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他总是喜欢在同事之间调三惑四，导致团队气氛紧张。
He always likes to sow discord among colleagues, leading to a tense team atmosphere.
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Synonyms of 调三惑四
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Open the tool →Questions about 调三惑四
What does 调三惑四 mean?
调三惑四 (tiáo sān huò sì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sow discord”.
How do you pronounce 调三惑四?
调三惑四 is pronounced tiáo sān huò sì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 调三惑四 literally mean?
Literally, 调三惑四 means “stir up three and confuse four”. It is used to mean “to sow discord”.
What is the Chinese definition of 调三惑四?
指挑拨是非。同“调三斡四”。