luàn

in confusion or disorder; disorder; to mix up

HSK 4 #765

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 765th character
Radical ⼄ (5.6)
Strokes 7
Index # 762
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

乱 luàn
  1. 1. in confusion or disorder
  2. 2. disorder
  3. 3. to mix up
  4. 4. to throw into disorder
  5. 5. random
  6. 6. indiscriminate
  7. 7. arbitrary
  8. 8. in a confused state of mind
  9. 9. upheaval
  10. 10. riot
  11. 11. illicit sexual relations

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Words containing 乱

Word Meaning
post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD
the crime of armed rebellion
to wish for the whole world to be in chaos (idiom)
disturbance and bloodshed; tragic disaster
Imjin war, Japanese invasion of Korea 1592-1598
the whole country in rebellion
An Lushan Rebellion, Tang dynasty civil war
(idiom) great plans can be ruined by just a touch of impatience
fig. restless, because of fear or strong emotions
easily mistaken for the real thing; to seem almost genuine
to mess up; to put into disorder; to confuse
one's thoughts in a whirl (idiom); confused; upset
act decisively to solve a complex problem
lit. quick sword cuts through tangled hemp (idiom); decisive action in a complex situation
confused; to rebel; sedition
to stir up trouble; to get into trouble
Ōnin war 1467-1477 between factions of Ashikaga shogunate
to mess up; to confuse; to muddle
(idiom) to become agitated; to get worked up
(idiom) confused; bewildered; troubled
to be in complete disorder
to confuse; to befuddle
to rebel against the emperor (idiom)
wild and disorderly
try any way when desperate; grab at any cure