daa2 lyun6打亂打乱
Jyutpingdaa2 lyun6
Yaledá lyuhn
Definition
To disrupt, upset, or throw into confusion; to interfere with an existing order or arrangement.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the disruption of an existing order, sequence, or mental state. It is frequently used with the particle 晒 to emphasize that the entire arrangement has been thoroughly ruined. While it can apply to physical objects, it is most commonly used for abstract concepts like schedules, thoughts, or strategies.
Examples
Doing it this way will completely mess up all my plans.
Who messed up the files on my desk?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean physically breaking something into pieces, as that would be 拆爛 or 整爛. It specifically refers to the loss of organization rather than the destruction of the object itself.
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Grammar guides
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