乱 (luàn): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Chaos and Disorder

In words like 混乱, 忙乱, 慌乱, and 紊乱, 乱 (luàn) describes a state of confusion, disorder, or loss of control.

HSK 6

Causing Trouble

verb + 乱

In words like 扰乱, 捣乱, and 骚乱, 乱 (luàn) refers to deliberately creating trouble, disturbance, or disruption.

HSK 6

rǎo扰

luàn乱

harass; disturb; cause havoc

HSK 6

dǎo捣

luàn乱

make trouble; create a disturbance

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

sāo骚

luàn乱

Riot / Turmoil

Messy or Random

乱 + numeralverb phrase

In words like 乱七八糟, 杂乱无章, 胡思乱想, and 胡乱, 乱 (luàn) describes something messy, random, or careless in everyday speech.

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

luàn乱

qī七

bā八

zāo糟

in a mess / chaotic

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

zá杂

luàn乱

wú无

zhāng

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

hú胡

sī思

luàn乱

xiǎng

HSK 6

hú胡

luàn乱

carelessly; casually; at random

乱 (luàn): Chaotic — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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How to Use 乱

Chaos and Disorder

Example Sentences

HSK Level 4

Same Sound

Same Radical

Causing Trouble

Messy or Random

Related Characters

HSK Level 4

Same Sound

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