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挑
tiāo, tiǎo
Description
"挑"有两个读音。读tiāo的时候，意思是从很多东西里选出你想要的；读tiǎo的时候，常常表示用手或工具轻轻地拨、举起来。
"挑" has two pronunciations. When read as tiāo, it means to select what you want from many things; when read as tiǎo, it often means to gently pick up or lift something with your hand or a tool.
Meanings
挑tiāo
to choose; to pick out
我想挑一件红色的衣服。
I want to pick a red piece of clothing.
挑tiāo
to carry on a shoulder pole
他挑着两桶水回家。
He carried two buckets of water home.
挑tiǎo
to poke, lift or stir up
她挑起眉毛看着我。
She raised her eyebrows and looked at me.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
tiāo = to pick/carry; tiǎo = to poke/lift/provoke.
- Nuance
挑 for choosing is casual; 选择 is more formal.
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