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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