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nhiễu loạn

nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲiəw˦ˀ˥ lwaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [ɲiw˧˨ lwaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɲiw˨˩˦ l⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
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nhiễu loạn means disturbance; perturbation.

Chinese characters: 擾亂

Meanings of nhiễu loạn in English

Noun

  1. disturbance
  2. perturbation

Verb

  1. literary to cause chaos; to bring disorder

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 擾亂.

Frequently asked questions

What does nhiễu loạn mean in English?

nhiễu loạn (noun) means "disturbance; perturbation".

How do you pronounce nhiễu loạn?

IPA: Hanoi [ɲiəw˦ˀ˥ lwaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɲiw˨˩˦ l⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: nhiễu — creaky rising tone (ngã), loạn — heavy tone (nặng).

Is nhiễu loạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. nhiễu loạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 擾亂.

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