扰乱 rǎoluàn to disturb
to disturb; to perturb; to harass
How to remember 扰乱: 扰 to disturb + 乱 chaotic = to disturb.
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How it is used
- To disturb/disrupt an established order - 扰乱秩序 (rǎoluàn zhìxù) disturb public order, 扰乱市场 disrupt the market.
- The object is typically order, plans, or a system, not a single person's peace (for that, 打扰).
Example sentences
- 不要因为吃得太多而扰乱胃的正常消化。 Búyào yīnwèi chī de tài duō ér rǎoluàn wèi de zhèngcháng xiāohuà.Don't get an upset stomach by eating too much.