骚乱

騷亂

sāoluàn

noun HSK 7 #10,746

Measure Word

一场骚乱 chǎng

Meanings

1 riot
2 unrest
3 disturbance

Characters

disturbance; unrest

chaos; disorder

Examples

警察迅速平息了骚乱。

Jǐngchá xùnsù píngxī le sāoluàn.

The police quickly suppressed the riot.

这次骚乱造成了严重的财产损失。

Zhè cì sāoluàn zàochéng le yánzhòng de cáichǎn sǔnshī.

This unrest caused serious property damage.

Tips

usage

骚乱 refers to violent public disturbances or riots. For milder unrest, 动乱 (dòngluàn, turmoil) or 动荡 (dòngdàng, turbulence) may be more appropriate.

Stroke Order

骚 sāo

乱 luàn