挑逗 (tiǎo dòu) — to entice, tease, or provoke (often with sexual or playful intent)
Definition
A verb meaning to tease or provoke someone, often with playful or flirtatious intent. Stronger than 逗 (simple teasing), with an implication of deliberately stirring up a reaction.
verb
to enticeteaseor provoke (often with sexual or playful intent)
Examples
- 挑逗，。Tā yòng yǎn shén tiǎo dòu tā, ràng tā xīn tiào jiā sù.He teased her with his eyes, making her heart race.
- 挑逗。Zhè bù diàn yǐng de qíng jié yǒu tiǎo dòu guān zhòng de yì wèi.The plot of this movie has a quality that tantalizes the audience.
- 挑逗，。Tā gù yì tiǎo dòu tā, dòu tā kāi xīn.She deliberately teased him to make him happy.
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