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无序
wú xù
What does "无序" mean in English?
disorder这个系统处于无序状态。
This system is in a state of disorder.
How to use "无序" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
lack of order or organization; chaotic state
市场无序竞争导致价格混乱。
Disorderly market competition leads to chaotic pricing.
数据无序存储会影响检索效率。
Disordered data storage affects retrieval efficiency.
Commonly used in technical, economic, and systems contexts.
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with '无序' vs. '混乱'
'无序' emphasizes the absence of organization or structure, while '混乱' (hùnluàn) often implies active chaos or confusion. For example, '无序状态' (disordered state) is neutral, but '混乱场面' (chaotic scene) suggests active disorder.
Gold Rule
Use in technical contexts
In computing or engineering, '无序' describes data or processes that lack structure (e.g., '无序数据' = unordered data).
Word Origin
无 (wú, 'not have') + 序 (xù, 'order/sequence'). Literally 'without order', first attested in classical Chinese texts.
Usage Notes
Used to describe systems, markets, or states lacking organization. Often paired with '状态' (state), '竞争' (competition), or '增长' (growth).
Word Breakdown
无
without/not have
root序
order/sequence
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