动荡 (dòng dàng) — (verb) to be in turmoil; to be unstable; (adjective) turbulent; unstable; unsettled
Definition
动荡 means a society, situation, or period that is unstable and in upheaval — stronger and more political than 乱 (general disorder). Often describes countries, regions, or eras in crisis.
verb
to be in turmoilto be unstable
adjective
turbulentunstableunsettled
Examples
- 动荡。Zhè ge guó jiā cháng qī chǔ yú dòng dàng zhī zhōng.This country has been in turmoil for a long time.
- 动荡。dòng dàng De jú shì ràng tóu zī zhě gǎn dào dān yōu.The turbulent situation makes investors worried.
- 动荡，。Tā de shēng huó yì zhí hěn dòng dàng, méi yǒu wěn dìng xià lái.His life has been very unstable, without settling down.
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