loạn li

[lwaːn˧˨ʔ li˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) chaotic, or get disorganized, leading to families' separation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hỗn loạn, hoặc bị mất tổ chức, dẫn đến ly tán gia đình

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Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Chiến tranh li loạn có chừa một ai đâu.Everything in wartime was chaotic to many people.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “loạn li” mean?

(adjective) chaotic, or get disorganized, leading to families' separation.

Is “loạn li” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.