乱 (luàn)
in confusion or disorder; in a confused state of mind; disorder; uphea
- HSK 3.1 level 3
- 7 strokes
Etymology
Simplified form of 亂. Depicts two hands (爪, 又) organizing tangled threads.
Components
- 舌 (simplified) — Shorthand for the left side of the traditional character 亂.
- ◎ (iconic) — Depicts tangled threadwork.