náo loạn
Definition
Adjective:
- Chaotic; in turmoil: Describes a state of great confusion, disorder, and noisy disturbance, often involving a crowd or a large group of people.
- Tumultuous; in an uproar: Refers to a situation characterized by loud, agitated, and uncontrolled excitement or commotion.
Verb (less common):
- To cause a disturbance; to create chaos: The act of making a situation become noisy, disordered, and chaotic.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Thành phố trở nên náo loạn sau trận động đất. (The city became chaotic after the earthquake.)
- Đám đông náo loạn khi tin đồn lan truyền. (The crowd was in an uproar as the rumor spread.)
- Verb:
- Một nhóm người đã cố tình náo loạn phiên tòa. (A group of people intentionally caused a disturbance in the courtroom.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe social, political, or public disorder.
- Can describe both the state of a place/event and the emotional state of a group.
Variants and Related Words
- Náo động (adj): Boisterous, lively (often with a less negative connotation than ). It can mean exciting and noisy in a more positive way.
- Lễ hội rất náo động và vui vẻ. (The festival was very boisterous and fun.)
- Hỗn loạn (adj): Chaotic, disordered. This is a strong synonym, often emphasizing complete disorder and confusion.
- Tình hình an ninh trở nên hỗn loạn. (The security situation became chaotic.)
Synonyms
- Chaotic: In a state of complete confusion and disorder.
- Tumultuous: Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.
- In an uproar: In a state of excitement, anger, or noisy confusion.
Related Idioms
- Náo loạn cả lên: To cause a huge uproar; to throw into complete turmoil.
- Tin đó làm náo loạn cả lên trong cộng đồng. (That news caused a huge uproar in the community.)