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Definition
Chaotic warfare or a tangled fight; a messy, chaotic conflict.
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How it's used
Describes a situation where multiple parties are fighting or competing without clear sides or rules. While it often refers to physical combat, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe intense, disorganized competition in business or politics. It carries a strong sense of disorder and lack of coordination.
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That chaotic brawl made the whole shopping mall a mess.
Are you guys trying to start a chaotic fight here?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 打交, which is a general term for fighting. 混戰 specifically implies a multi-party, chaotic, and messy situation rather than a simple one-on-one confrontation.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
