Definition
乱世 refers to a period marked by war, political turmoil, social upheaval, or widespread chaos — the opposite of 治世 (peaceful times). It's a common term in historical narratives and literature, often used to describe eras like the Three Kingdoms or the Warring States period. You can also use it figuratively in modern contexts to describe any unstable, disorderly situation.
n.
troubled timesera of chaos (war, upheaval)
Examples
- 乱世，。Zài luàn shì zhōng, bǎixìng de shēnghuó fēicháng jiānnán.In troubled times, the lives of common people are very difficult.
- 乱世。Xǔduō yīngxióng rénwù dōu chūxiàn zài luàn shì.Many heroic figures appear in troubled times.
- 乱世。Zhè běn xiǎoshuō miáohuì le nà duàn luàn shì.This novel depicts that era of chaos.
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