动乱

動亂
dòngluàn
noun #21,767

Meanings

  1. 1 turmoil
  2. 2 upheaval
  3. 3 social unrest
  4. 4 disturbance

Examples

HSK 7-9
Zhànzhēng yǐnfā le shèhuì dòngluàn, bǎixìng liúlí-shīsuǒ.
The war triggered social turmoil, leaving people displaced.
HSK 7-9
Zhèngjú dòngluàn qījiān, jīngjì shòudào le yánzhòng chōngjī.
During the period of political upheaval, the economy suffered severe blows.

Tips

usage
动乱 implies large-scale social or political disorder. It is stronger than 混乱 (confusion/chaos) and more specifically societal. Compare with 骚乱, which suggests riots or violent unrest.

Stroke Order

dòng
luàn