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to stir · to prod · to poke · to move sideways · to strum (on a guitar etc)

拨动
bō dòng
b+ō·1st toned+òng·4th tone
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Having forgotten his key, he was able to open the door by inserting a wire in the keyhole.
他没带钥匙，用铁丝拨动了两下，门居然开了。
Synonyms
Synonyms
(coll.) to push lightly · to flick to one side · to get rid of扒拉bā lato push aside · to part · to brush away拨开bō kāito touch · to stir up (trouble or emotions) · to move (sb's emotions or worry)触动chù dòng
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