B2 noun Neutral

혼란

[hollan]

A state of confusion, lack of order, or uncertainty (chaos/confusion).

Examples

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1

전쟁 직후 사회는 극심한 혼란 상태였다.

Immediately after the war, the society was in a state of extreme chaos.

2

갑작스러운 정전으로 도시 전체가 혼란에 빠졌다.

The whole city fell into confusion due to a sudden power outage.

3

정보가 너무 많아서 오히려 혼란을 준다.

Having too much information actually causes confusion.

Word Family

Noun
혼란
Verb
혼란시키다
Adverb
혼란스럽게
Adjective
혼란스럽다
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Memory Tip

Hon-ran: 'Hon' sounds like 'Hun' (hundreds of things) all 'Ran' (running) around in disorder.

Quick Quiz

비행기 연착으로 공항은 여행객들로 ( )에 빠졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 혼란

Examples

1

전쟁 직후 사회는 극심한 혼란 상태였다.

academic

Immediately after the war, the society was in a state of extreme chaos.

2

갑작스러운 정전으로 도시 전체가 혼란에 빠졌다.

formal

The whole city fell into confusion due to a sudden power outage.

3

정보가 너무 많아서 오히려 혼란을 준다.

everyday

Having too much information actually causes confusion.

4

경영진의 교체는 직원들에게 혼란을 야기할 수 있다.

business

The replacement of management can cause confusion among employees.

5

어제 너무 많은 말을 들어서 머릿속이 혼란스러워.

informal

I heard too many things yesterday, so my mind is confused.

Word Family

Noun
혼란
Verb
혼란시키다
Adverb
혼란스럽게
Adjective
혼란스럽다

Common Collocations

혼란에 빠지다 to fall into confusion
혼란을 야기하다 to cause confusion
사회적 혼란 social chaos
심리적 혼란 psychological confusion
혼란을 가중시키다 to aggravate confusion

Common Phrases

혼란의 도가니

a melting pot of confusion (total chaos)

가치관의 혼란

confusion of values

대혼란

great chaos

Often Confused With

혼란 vs 당황

당황 (fluster) is a temporary emotional reaction to a surprise; 혼란 (confusion) is a more general or systematic state of disorder.

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Usage Notes

Used in IELTS to describe the impacts of rapid social change or political instability.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '복잡' (complex). Something can be complex but still orderly.

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Memory Tip

Hon-ran: 'Hon' sounds like 'Hun' (hundreds of things) all 'Ran' (running) around in disorder.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 混亂 (mix + disorder).

Grammar Patterns

~에 혼란을 주다 혼란이 오다

Quick Quiz

비행기 연착으로 공항은 여행객들로 ( )에 빠졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 혼란

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