纷扰 (fēn rǎo) — confusion; turmoil; disturbance

Definition

纷扰 (fēnrǎo) names an ongoing state of disturbance and confusion — the noise, hassles, and distractions that disrupt one's life or mind. Stronger and more literary than everyday 麻烦, and emphasizes persistent turmoil rather than a single problem.

noun

confusionturmoildisturbance

Examples

纷扰。
Chéng shì de fēn rǎo ràng tā gǎn dào hěn bù xí guàn.
The turmoil of the city made him feel very unaccustomed.
纷扰。
Gōng zuò shàng de fēn rǎo ràng tā de xīn qíng biàn de hěn luàn.
The confusion at work made his mood very unsettled.
纷扰，。
Wèi le bǎi tuō zhè xiē fēn rǎo, tā bān dào le xiāng xia zhù.
To get away from all this turmoil, he moved to the countryside.

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