动荡

dòng dàng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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steady

动荡 means upheaval; 稳定 means stability.

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turmoil

动乱 also means turmoil, often more violent or chaotic.

to change

变动 means change or fluctuation, a cause of 动荡.

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unpeaceful

When referring to a general sense of instability or unrest.

Often used with 社会 (society), 政局 (political situation), or 局势 (situation), e.g., 社会动荡 (social unrest).

Do not confuse 动荡 (upheaval, intransitive) with 摇动 (to shake, transitive). You cannot say *动荡桌子 (to shake the table).

(of sth) to move

to wash