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扰乱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
扰乱rǎoluànto disturbHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #7242, Very Hard
扰乱rǎoluànto perturbHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #7242, Very Hard
扰乱rǎoluànto harassHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #7242, Very Hard
rǎoluàn(rao3luan4)rao luan T3
  1. 1to disturb
  2. 2to perturb
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March 24, 2026

扰乱(擾亂)rǎoluàn(rao3luan4)

扰乱 (rǎoluàn) means to disturb or disrupt the normal order of something, often causing confusion or chaos. This verb is commonly used in both everyday contexts, such as describing noise that interrupts concentration, and in more serious contexts, such as political disturbances or social unrest.

Strokes14Frequency#7242DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese society, the concept of disturbance can relate to the importance of harmony, as disruptions are often viewed negatively. This is reflected in cultural values that prioritize stability and order.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'row' of people (sounds like 'rao') being 'run' over by a chaotic storm (luan). The storm disrupts their peace, symbolizing how 扰乱 disturbs tranquility. Visualize the chaos in the storm and how it relates to the concept of disturbance.

Meanings of 扰乱

rǎoluàn(rao3luan4)
1to disturb
2to perturb
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About 扰乱

扰乱Simplified
擾亂Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#7242Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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干扰 (gānrǎo) - use 扰乱 when emphasizing the chaotic disruption of order rather than just interference.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 扰乱 with similar terms like 打扰 (dǎrǎo), which means to interrupt in a more casual sense. 扰乱 is typically used in more serious or formal contexts. Be careful with the tones, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 扰乱 connects well with other advanced vocabulary relating to social issues and emotional states. Focus on its usage in various contexts, particularly in literature or news articles discussing societal disturbances.

Common Mistakes

Learners might incorrectly use 扰乱 in contexts where 打扰 would be more appropriate, such as saying '他扰乱我' (tā rǎoluàn wǒ) when they mean 'he interrupts me.' The correct usage would be '他打扰我' (tā dǎrǎo wǒ).

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Component Characters

扰rǎoto disturb
7 strokes扌
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乱luànin confusion or disorder
HSK 47 strokes乚
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How to say to disturb in Chinese

“to disturb” in Chinese is扰乱rǎoluàn

扰乱 (rǎoluàn) means to disturb or disrupt the normal order of something, often causing confusion or chaos. This verb is commonly used in both everyday contexts, such as describing noise that interrupts concentration, and in more serious contexts, such as political disturbances or social unrest.

When to use 扰乱

Learners often confuse 扰乱 with similar terms like 打扰 (dǎrǎo), which means to interrupt in a more casual sense. 扰乱 is typically used in more serious or formal contexts. Be careful with the tones, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

扰乱 or something close to it

干扰 (gānrǎo) - use 扰乱 when emphasizing the chaotic disruption of order rather than just interference.

What learners get wrong

Learners might incorrectly use 扰乱 in contexts where 打扰 would be more appropriate, such as saying '他扰乱我' (tā rǎoluàn wǒ) when they mean 'he interrupts me.' The correct usage would be '他打扰我' (tā dǎrǎo wǒ).

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Yes, but it is more commonly used in formal contexts such as discussions about social issues or disruptions in a system.

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