搅混 (jiǎo hun) — to mix; to blend (liquids or loose materials); to stir up; to deliberately create confusion (in a situation, discussion, etc.)
Definition
Literally 'stir and blend', used both for mixing liquids/materials and figuratively for muddying an issue or discussion. Pairs naturally with 把 to mark the thing being stirred up.
verb
to mixto blend (liquids or loose materials)to stir upto deliberately create confusion (in a situation, discussion, etc.)
Examples
- 搅混。Tā bǎ yán liào jiǎo hun zài yì qǐ le.He mixed the paints together.
- 搅混，。Bié bǎ shuǐ jiǎo hun le, zhè yàng jiù bù qīng le.Don't stir up the water, or it won't be clear.
- 搅混，。Tā zài huì shàng gù yì jiǎo hun yì tí, ràng dà jiā wú fǎ tǎo lùn.He deliberately muddied the agenda at the meeting, making it impossible for everyone to discuss.
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