loạn dân

/lwaːn dən/
nounIntermediate rioters or mob
⚖️Law
formal

A group of people who engage in violent or disorderly behavior, often during riots or civil unrest.

Cảnh sát đã canh chừng loạn dân để ngăn chặn sự phá hoại.

The police monitored the rioters to prevent destruction.

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This term is often used in legal and official contexts to describe individuals involved in public disturbances.

informal

A term used to describe a chaotic or lawless group of people, often in a derogatory or critical manner.

Loạn dân đã làm trầm trọng thêm tình hình an ninh trong khu vực.

The mob worsened the security situation in the area.

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In informal usage, this term can carry negative connotations and is often used to criticize groups perceived as disruptive or violent.

Related Phrases

phá hoạiphrase
to destroy or vandalize

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

In formal contexts, 'loạn dân' is used to describe groups involved in riots or civil unrest. In informal contexts, it can carry negative connotations and is often used to criticize disruptive groups.

Gold Rule

Avoid Pejorative Use

Be cautious when using 'loạn dân' in informal contexts, as it can be perceived as derogatory or judgmental.

📖Word Origin

The term 'loạn dân' is derived from 'loạn' (chaos, disorder) and 'dân' (people), literally meaning 'chaotic people' or 'disorderly people'.

📝Usage Notes

This term is often used in formal contexts to describe groups involved in riots or civil unrest. In informal contexts, it can be used pejoratively to describe disruptive or lawless groups.

Word Breakdown

loạn
chaos, disorder
root
+
dân
people
root
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