Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Tumultuous; agitated; turbulent: Describes a state of great disturbance, confusion, or emotional upset. It refers to situations, periods, or feelings that are chaotic, unsettled, and lacking peace or order.
   • Disrupted; in turmoil: Indicates a condition where normal stability has been severely disturbed, leading to commotion or upheaval.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Tâm trí cô ấy rất xáo động. (Her mind was very agitated.)
  • Thời kỳ đó đầy biến cố và xáo động. (That period was full of events and turmoil.)
  • Thị trường tài chính đang xáo động. (The financial market is turbulent.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe abstract concepts like society, emotions, or eras, rather than physical movement.
  • Một giai đoạn lịch sử xáo động. (A tumultuous historical period.)

Variants and Related Words

• Xáo trộn (n/v): disturbance; to disrupt. Often refers to a specific disruption in order or arrangement.
  • Cuộc sống bị xáo trộn hoàn toàn. (Life was completely disrupted.)

Synonyms

• Turbulent: Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion.
• Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
• Tumultuous: Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious, or characterized by violent and disorderly action or emotion.

Related Idioms

• Lòng dạ xáo động: A troubled heart; a state of inner turmoil and anxiety.
  • Nghe tin ấy, lòng dạ anh ta xáo động. (Hearing that news, his heart was troubled.)