Definition
搅动 is a resultative verb compound (搅 'stir' + 动 'move'), meaning to stir or mix a substance. Figuratively, it means to disturb or agitate emotions, situations, or public opinion, adding a sense of active disruption.
r.v.
to stirto mix (a liquid or substance)to disturbto agitate (emotions, situations, public opinion)
Examples
- 搅动。Tā bǎ niúnǎi jiǎo dòng jūnyún le.He stirred the milk evenly.
- 搅动。Nà fān huà jiǎo dòng le zhěng gè huìyìshì de qìfēn.That speech disturbed the atmosphere of the entire meeting room.
- 搅动。Zhè cì shìjiàn jiǎo dòng le mínzhòng de qíngxù.This incident roused the public's emotions.
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