Transfer or manipulate through action
The character 拨 conveys an action of moving, transferring, or manipulating something (often abstract).
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拨has 2 distinct senses for the same pronunciation

The character 拨 conveys an action of moving, transferring, or manipulating something (often abstract).
instigate; incite; foment
Allocation of funds / Appropriation
She moved the curtain aside with her hand.
I got through to her on the phone.
The government allocated funds to support education projects.
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