nội loạn

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Internal upheaval: A state of violent disorder, conflict, or rebellion that occurs within a country, organization, or group. It implies a breakdown of internal peace and order.
   • Civil strife / internal turmoil: Refers specifically to conflict, often armed, among factions within a nation, distinct from external war.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Triều đại đó sụp đổ vì nội loạn. (That dynasty collapsed due to internal upheaval.)
  • Nước này đang phải đối mặt với nguy cơ nội loạn. (This country is facing the threat of civil strife.)
  • Cuộc nội loạn kéo dài đã tàn phá nền kinh tế. (The prolonged internal turmoil has devastated the economy.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical, political, or sociological contexts to describe periods of significant internal conflict that threaten the stability of a state or ruling power.

Variants and Related Words

• Loạn lạc (n): A state of general chaos and war, often over a wide area.
• Nội chiến (n): Civil war; typically implies a more formalized, large-scale armed conflict between organized groups within a country.

Synonyms

• Civil unrest: A state of dissatisfaction and disturbance among the populace.
• Internal conflict: Disagreement or warfare within a group.
• Insurrection: A violent uprising against an authority or government.

Related Idioms

• : Trouble both inside and out. This idiom describes a situation of facing crises from both internal and external sources.
  • Vương quốc ấy ở vào thế trong ngoài đều có loạn. (That kingdom is in a situation of trouble both inside and out.)

Học thuật

1. Internal upheaval