"pick a quarrel" in Chinese (Simplified)
挑起争吵
Definition
故意与某人发生争吵，通常是因为小事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个表达较为正式，多用于书面或正式语言，强调故意引发争吵。常用搭配是 'pick a quarrel with sb.'，日常口语中更常用‘挑事’或‘找茬’等表达。
Examples
Don't pick a quarrel with your brother over toys.
不要因为玩具而**挑起争吵**和你弟弟。
She tried to pick a quarrel with her friend at lunch.
她试图在午餐时与她的朋友**挑起争吵**。
Why do you always pick a quarrel when you are tired?
你为什么累的时候总是**挑起争吵**？
He seemed to pick a quarrel just to get attention.
他好像只是为了引起关注才**挑起争吵**。
Are you trying to pick a quarrel with me over nothing?
你是不是无缘无故和我**挑起争吵**？
It's pointless to pick a quarrel about small mistakes.
因为小错误而**挑起争吵**没有意义。