verb HSK 5
Traditional 擾亂
to disturb · to disrupt · to throw into disorder
Meaning
扰乱 means to disturb or disrupt the normal state or order of something. It implies causing confusion, disorder, or interference with regular functioning. This word is commonly used in both formal and everyday contexts when describing actions that upset established order or peace.
Usage
扰乱 is frequently used in formal or semi-formal contexts, particularly in news, legal documents, and official statements. It often appears with objects like 秩序 (order), 社会 (society), 市场 (market), or 治安 (public security). The word carries a negative connotation and implies deliberate or significant disruption.
Examples
- 01这些噪音严重扰乱了居民的正常生活。.This noise has seriously disrupted the residents' normal lives.
- 02请不要扰乱课堂秩序。.Please do not disturb the classroom order.
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Common collocations
- 扰乱秩序to disturb the order
- 扰乱市场to disrupt the market
- 扰乱社会治安to disturb public order
- 扰乱课堂to disrupt the classroom
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 扰 (to disturb) and 乱 (chaos/disorder), creating a compound that emphasizes both the action of disturbing and the resulting state of disorder.