Definition
扰乱 (rǎo luàn) means to disrupt or disturb, usually in a way that interferes with order, peace, or a process. It is more formal and forceful than everyday 打扰/打搅, and broader than 骚扰 (which implies repeated, targeted harassment). It commonly collocates with social order, study, or sleep.
verb
to disturbto disruptto harass
Examples
- 扰乱。Tā de xíngwéi yánzhòng rǎo luàn le shèhuì zhìxù.His behavior severely disrupted social order.
- 扰乱。Qǐng bú yào rǎo luàn qítā tóngxué xuéxí.Please do not disturb other students' study.
- 扰乱。Zàoyīn huì rǎo luàn lǎorén de shuìmián.Noise can disturb elderly people's sleep.
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