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淆乱

xiáo luàndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to confuse / to befuddle
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

淆亂 淆乱 [xiao2 luan4] /to confuse/to befuddle/

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Other forms in these source records: 淆亂

  • 淆
    xiáo

    confused and disorderly / mixed / Taiwan pr. [yáo]

  • 乱
    luàn

    in confusion or disorder / in a confused state of mind / disorder / upheaval / riot / illicit sexual relations / to throw into disorder / to mix up / indiscriminate / random / arbitrary

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.