HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
乱 — in a mess
- Reading
- luàn
- Meaning
- in a mess; in disorder; in confusion; disorderly; chaotic; indiscriminate; arbitrarily; at will; to throw into disorder; to disturb; to mix up
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
乱 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is luàn and it means in a mess; in disorder; in confusion; disorderly; chaotic; indiscriminate; arbitrarily; at will; to throw into disorder; to disturb; to mix up. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
乱 appears in everyday chinese words such as 乱 (disorderly, confused), 混乱 (chaos, confusion) and 忙乱 (in a flurry).
Chinese words containing 乱
Frequently asked questions
What does 乱 mean in Chinese?
乱 means in a mess; in disorder; in confusion; disorderly; chaotic; indiscriminate; arbitrarily; at will; to throw into disorder; to disturb; to mix up in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 乱 read?
乱 is read luàn. Reading it inside real words — 乱 and 混乱 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乱 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 乱 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乱 in a word?
A common word containing 乱 is 乱 (luàn) — "disorderly, confused". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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