搅乱 (jiǎo luàn) — to disrupt; to throw into disorder; to mess up

Definition

搅乱 emphasizes actively disturbing an existing state — plans, order, mood, atmosphere — making things worse. It focuses on the disruption of a situation rather than confusing a person.

verb

to disruptto throw into disorderto mess up

Examples

搅乱。
Tā de fā yán chè dǐ jiǎo luàn le huì yì de qì fen.
His speech completely disrupted the atmosphere of the meeting.
搅乱。
Zhè chǎng dà yǔ jiǎo luàn le wǒ men de chū xíng jì huà.
This heavy rain messed up our travel plans.
搅乱。
Bú yào jiǎo luàn dà jiā de xīn qíng.
Don't upset everyone's mood.

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