Definition
拨弄 is a compound verb that combines 拨 (to poke, move) and 弄 (to do, manipulate). It has two main uses: physically handling or fiddling with something (like adjusting a knob or toying with an object), and figuratively stirring up or provoking something (like trouble or emotions). The physical sense is neutral, while the figurative sense is often negative.
v.
to fiddle withto toy with (physically manipulate)to stir upto provoke (trouble, emotions, etc.)
Examples
- 拨弄。Tā xǐhuan bō nòng jítā xián.He likes to fiddle with the guitar strings.
- 拨弄，。Bié bō nòng shìfēi, dàjiā dōu hěn fán.Don't stir up trouble; everyone is annoyed.
- 拨弄。Tā yìbiān dǎ diànhuà yìbiān bō nòng tóufa.She fiddled with her hair while on the phone.
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