混乱

hùnluàn
nounIntermediate chaos
general

A state of disorder, confusion, or lack of organization.

会议因为缺乏计划而陷入混乱。

The meeting fell into chaos due to lack of planning.

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Often used to describe situations where things are disorganized or out of control.

Collocations

混乱不堪in complete chaos混乱无序chaotic and disorderly

Related Phrases

一团混乱phrase
a complete mess

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'混乱' is often used to describe situations where things are not organized or are in disarray.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The word can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing a chaotic event or a disorganized system.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '混' (hùn, meaning 'mixed') and '乱' (luàn, meaning 'disorder'), reflecting a state where things are mixed up and disordered.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to describe physical, social, or organizational disorder. Often used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

mixed
root
+
disorder
root
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