Definition
搅混 has two distinct uses: a literal meaning of mixing or blending substances together (like stirring paint or water), and a figurative meaning of deliberately creating confusion or muddying a situation (like stirring up trouble in a discussion). The second syllable 混 is pronounced lightly (hun) in this compound. As a resultative verb, it can take an object directly.
r.v.
to mixto blend (liquids or loose materials)to stir upto deliberately create confusion (in a situation, discussion, etc.)
Examples
- 搅混。Tā bǎ yánliào jiǎo hun zài yìqǐ le.He mixed the paints together.
- 搅混，。Bié bǎ shuǐ jiǎo hun le, zhèyàng jiù bù qīng le.Don't stir up the water, or it won't be clear.
- 搅混，。Tā zài huì shàng gùyì jiǎo hun yìtí, ràng dàjiā wúfǎ tǎolùn.He deliberately muddied the agenda at the meeting, making it impossible for everyone to discuss.
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