Definition
搬弄是非 is a four-character idiom meaning to stir up trouble by spreading rumors or gossiping. It is a verb-object phrase (离合词), so you can insert words between 搬弄 and 是非, e.g., 搬弄别人的是非. Use it to describe someone who intentionally creates conflict or sows discord among people.
v.o.
to sow discordto make mischiefto tell tales
Examples
- 。Tā zǒng ài bān nòng biérén de shì fēi.He always likes to stir up trouble by gossiping about others.
- 搬弄是非。Zhège rén zuì xǐhuan bān nòng shì fēi.This person most enjoys sowing discord.
- 搬弄是非。Tā de huà míngxiǎn shì zài bān nòng shì fēi.Her words are clearly meant to make mischief.
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