loạn li
[lwaːn˧˨ʔ li˧˧]
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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.