Definition
乌七八糟 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes a state of extreme disorder or moral filth. The literal characters ('crow seven eight mess') don't directly convey the meaning. You can use it for a messy room, a chaotic situation, or to describe something obscene or filthy.
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in a messdisorderlyobscenefilthy
Examples
- 乌七八糟，。Tā de fángjiān wū qī bā zāo, lián zǒulù de dìfang dōu méiyǒu.His room is a mess; there's no place to walk.
- 乌七八糟，。Zhè bù diànyǐng nèiróng wū qī bā zāo, bú shìhé háizi kàn.This movie's content is obscene and not suitable for children.
- 乌七八糟，。Gōngsī guǎnlǐ wū qī bā zāo, xūyào chèdǐ gǎigé.The company's management is in a mess and needs thorough reform.
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