Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Troubled; chaotic; in a state of disorder and confusion: Describes a period, situation, or society that is tumultuous, unstable, and difficult to predict, often marked by social or political upheaval.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đất nước trải qua một thời kỳ nhiễu nhương. (The country went through a troubled/chaotic period.)
  • Đó là một xã hội nhiễu nhương, đầy biến động. (That was a chaotic society, full of upheaval.)

Advanced Usage

• The term nhiễu nhương is considered literary and somewhat archaic. It is most commonly used to describe historical eras or broad social conditions rather than minor, personal disturbances.

Variants and Related Words

• Loạn lạc (adj): chaotic due to war; war-torn.

  • Những năm tháng loạn lạc. (The war-torn years.)

• Hỗn loạn (adj): chaotic, in utter disorder.

  • Tình hình trở nên hỗn loạn. (The situation became chaotic.)

Synonyms

• Turbulent: characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion.
• Chaotic: in a state of complete confusion and disorder.
• Tumultuous: making a loud, confused noise; uproarious, or characterized by disorderly agitation.

Related Idioms

• Thời buổi nhiễu nhương: A troubled/chaotic era.
  • Ông ấy sinh ra trong thời buổi nhiễu nhương. (He was born in a troubled era.)

adj

1. trouble