Definition
凌乱 describes things that are scattered, in disorder, or disheveled — often used for hair, clothing, or the general state of an area. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone than the single character 乱, so you might see it in writing or descriptions where 乱 feels too casual. Use it for: messy hair (头发凌乱), a messy desk (凌乱的书桌), or documents piled in disorder (凌乱的文件).
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messydisarrayeddisheveledin disarray
Examples
- 凌乱。Tā de fángjiān hěn líng luàn.His room is very messy.
- 凌乱。Tā de tóufa bèi fēng chuī de líng luàn.Her hair was blown into dishevelment by the wind.
- 凌乱。Zhuō shàng de wénjiàn líng luàn de fàngzhe.The documents on the table are placed messily.
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