带节奏

帶節奏

dàijiézòu

phrase

Meanings

1 to manipulate public opinion
2 to stir things up
3 to lead the narrative

Characters

to lead; to bring

rhythm; section

to play (music); beat

Literally 'lead the rhythm' - controlling the beat of public discourse

Examples

HSK 6

别被人带节奏了，自己想想再说。

Bié bèi rén dài jiézòu le, zìjǐ xiǎngxiǎng zàishuō.

Don't let people manipulate your opinion; think for yourself first.

HSK 6

有人故意在带节奏，大家别上当。

Yǒurén gùyì zài dài jiézòu, dàjiā bié shàngdàng.

Someone is deliberately stirring things up; don't fall for it.

HSK 6

网上带节奏的人太多了。

Wǎngshàng dài jiézòu de rén tài duō le.

There are too many people manipulating narratives online.

Tips

culture

带节奏 literally means 'lead the rhythm' - like a drummer setting the beat that everyone follows. In internet discourse, it refers to deliberately steering public opinion through provocative posts, selective information, or emotional manipulation. Often associated with trolls, paid commenters (水军), and propaganda.

usage

被带节奏 (to be led by the rhythm) means falling for someone's narrative manipulation. 别被带节奏 is a common warning in comment sections.

Stroke Order

带 dài

节 jié

奏 zòu