Definitions

jiǎo (verb) to stir; to mix
jiǎo (verb) to disturb; to annoy

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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About

The character '搅' derives from a phonetic-semantic structure where the hand radical (扌) indicates actions performed by hand, while the right component historically served a phonetic function, as seen in its traditional form '攪' which incorporates '覺' for sound. This composition originally conveyed the physical act of stirring or mixing, a meaning that has persisted while gradually acquiring additional layers, such as causing disturbance or confusion in more abstract contexts. The simplified form '搅' replaced the complex phonetic element with '觉', streamlining the character but maintaining its essential link to manual agitation. Over time, the semantic range expanded from literal stirring to include metaphorical disruptions, reflecting its adaptation in various compound words without losing its foundational association with intrusive or mixing actions.

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我的果汁。

Bié jiǎo wǒ de guǒzhī.

Don't stir my juice.

他用勺子汤。

Tā yòng sháozi jiǎo le jiǎo tāng.

He stirred the soup with a spoon.

机器正在拌混凝土。

Jīqì zhèngzài jiǎobàn hùnníngtǔ.

The machine is mixing the concrete.

外面的噪音乱了我的思绪。

Wàimiàn de zàoyīn jiǎoluàn le wǒ de sīxù.

The noise outside disturbed my train of thought.

这件事把整个计划都黄了。

Zhè jiàn shì bǎ zhěnggè jìhuà dōu jiǎo huáng le.

This matter completely ruined the whole plan.

你不要总是在中间和。

Nǐ bùyào zǒng shì zài zhōngjiān jiǎohuo.

You shouldn't always meddle in the middle.

她的一番话把局面得更复杂了。

Tā de yī fān huà bǎ júmiàn jiǎo dé gèng fùzá le.

Her words made the situation even more complicated.

这些虚假信息动了金融市场的稳定。

Zhèxiē xūjiǎ xìnxī jiǎodòng le jīnróng shìchǎng de wěndìng.

This false information has destabilized the financial market.