混乱

hùn luàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Common

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Definitions

1. confusion
2. chaos
3. disorder

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 有序 yǒu xù 有序 yǒu xù regular Opposite of chaotic or disordered.: regular

Register variants

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• 乱 luàn 乱 luàn in confusion or disorder Informal, shorter alternative.: in confusion or disorder

Synonyms

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• 凌乱 líng luàn 凌乱 líng luàn messy; disarrayed; disheveled Messy, untidy, can overlap with chaotic.: messy; disarrayed; disheveled

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 乱 luàn: in confusion or disorder
• 混 混 hùn: to mix