胡乱

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hú luàn
Meaning: haphazardly
Example
他把书胡乱地扔在桌子上。
hú luàn

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胡乱 (hú luàn) meaning in English
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胡乱 means 'haphazardly' or 'carelessly,' describing actions done without proper care, order, or intention. It often implies a lack of control or thoughtfulness.

The character 胡 (hú) originally meant 'hair' or 'wild,' and later came to be used as a prefix for expressions of confusion or disorder. 乱 (luàn) means 'chaos' or 'disorder.' Together, they form a term emphasizing untidy or careless behavior.

胡乱 is commonly used in daily conversations to describe actions like throwing things around, making decisions without thinking, or acting impulsively. It can carry a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of responsibility or discipline.

💬 Example Sentences

他把书胡乱地扔在桌子上。
hú luàn
He threw the books haphazardly on the table.
她胡乱地回答了问题,没有认真思考。
hú luàn
She answered the question haphazardly without thinking carefully.

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