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loạn xã hội
/lwaːn˧˨ʔ sḭə˧˩˧/
social disorder
Chính quyền lo ngại về tình trạng loạn xã hội sau cuộc biểu tình.
The authorities are concerned about the state of social disorder after the protest.
formal
A state of chaos or instability within a society, often involving crime, violence, or breakdown of social norms.
Sau khi chính phủ sụp đổ, đất nước rơi vào tình trạng loạn xã hội.
After the government collapsed, the country descended into social disorder.
Cảnh sát đã phải tăng cường tuần tra để ngăn chặn loạn xã hội.
Police had to increase patrols to prevent social disorder.
Often used in political or sociological contexts to describe systemic breakdown.
Collocations
nguy cơ loạn xã hộirisk of social disorderngăn chặn loạn xã hộiprevent social disordertình trạng loạn xã hộistate of social disorder
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Context Matters
Use 'loạn xã hội' for systemic breakdowns (e.g., post-coup, economic collapse). For minor disturbances, use 'hỗn loạn' (chaos) or 'bạo loạn' (riot).
Gold Rule
Formal Register
This phrase belongs to formal Vietnamese. It is rarely used in everyday speech unless discussing serious societal issues.
Word Origin
Composed of 'loạn' (chaos, disorder) + 'xã hội' (society). Both terms are native Vietnamese words with roots in Classical Chinese ('亂' and '社會').
Usage Notes
Commonly used in news reports, academic writing, and formal discussions about political instability or crime waves. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to serious societal issues.
Word Breakdown
loạn
chaos, disorder
rootxã hội
society
compoundTừ Điển Việt Anh