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混乱

hùn luàn
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Common

Definitions

  1. 1. confusion
  2. 2. chaos
  3. 3. disorder

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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有序
yǒu xù

regular

Opposite of chaotic or disordered.

Register variants

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乱
luàn

in confusion or disorder

Informal, shorter alternative.

Synonyms

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凌乱
líng luàn

messy; disarrayed; disheveled

Messy, untidy, can overlap with chaotic.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

混乱 describes a state of disorder; avoid using it as a verb (e.g., '混乱计划' is incorrect, use '打乱').

Formality

混乱 is neutral and can be used in formal and informal contexts, but '乱' is more colloquial.

Example Sentences

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房间很 混乱 。
The room is very messy.

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Child Words of 混乱

乱
luàn

in confusion or disorder

混
hùn

to mix