COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 乱 is built
乱 can be remembered by breaking it into 舌 + 乚. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 乱 (luàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
in confusion or disorder
luànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
luàn
乱
in confusion or disorder
Common words
hùn luàn
混乱
confused; chaotic; disorderly
dǎo luàn
捣乱
to disturb; to look for trouble; to stir up a row; to bother sb intentionally
huāng luàn
慌乱
frenetic; hurried
hú luàn
胡乱
careless; reckless; casually; absent-mindedly
máng luàn
忙乱
rushed and muddled
rǎo luàn
扰乱
to disturb; to perturb; to harass
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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乱
LEARNING TIP
Remember 乱
Say “luàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
hùn luàn
confused; chaotic; disorderly
dǎo luàn
to disturb; to look for trouble; to stir up a row; to bother sb intentionally
huāng luàn
frenetic; hurried
hú luàn
careless; reckless; casually; absent-mindedly
máng luàn
rushed and muddled
rǎo luàn
to disturb; to perturb; to harass
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 乱?
乱 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 乱 (luàn) mean?
乱 (luàn) means in confusion or disorder.
What is the radical of 乱?
The radical of 乱 is 乚, associated with Not yet classified.