挑拨离间 in English tiao3 bo1 li2 jian4 Meaning

Meanings

  • to sow dissension (idiomatic expression); to drive a wedge between

Simplified Characters

挑 拨 离 间

Traditional Characters

挑 撥 離 間

Pinyin

tiao3 bo1 li2 jian4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

挑tiao1to carry on a shoulder pole 拨bo1to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc 离li2mythical beast (archaic) 间jian1between