man6 lyun6紊亂紊乱
Jyutpingman6 lyun6
Yalemahn lyuhn
Definition
Messy, chaotic, or disorderly, with a lack of pattern or organization.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or written contexts to describe abstract concepts like thoughts, systems, or biological functions. Using it in casual conversation to describe a messy room or a disorganized desk sounds unnatural, as 亂 or 雜亂 are preferred for physical clutter. It carries a sense of structural or logical breakdown rather than just simple untidiness.
Examples
He is so stressed lately that his thoughts are very chaotic.
The content of this document is written in a very disorderly way.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe physical messiness, but it is better reserved for abstract states like mental confusion or systemic failure. For physical objects, stick to 亂 or 亂七八糟.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
