혼란
A state of confusion, lack of order, or uncertainty (chaos/confusion).
Examples
3 of 5전쟁 직후 사회는 극심한 혼란 상태였다.
Immediately after the war, the society was in a state of extreme chaos.
갑작스러운 정전으로 도시 전체가 혼란에 빠졌다.
The whole city fell into confusion due to a sudden power outage.
정보가 너무 많아서 오히려 혼란을 준다.
Having too much information actually causes confusion.
Word Family
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
전쟁 직후 사회는 극심한 혼란 상태였다.
academicImmediately after the war, the society was in a state of extreme chaos.
갑작스러운 정전으로 도시 전체가 혼란에 빠졌다.
formalThe whole city fell into confusion due to a sudden power outage.
정보가 너무 많아서 오히려 혼란을 준다.
everydayHaving too much information actually causes confusion.
경영진의 교체는 직원들에게 혼란을 야기할 수 있다.
businessThe replacement of management can cause confusion among employees.
어제 너무 많은 말을 들어서 머릿속이 혼란스러워.
informalI heard too many things yesterday, so my mind is confused.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
혼란의 도가니
a melting pot of confusion (total chaos)
가치관의 혼란
confusion of values
대혼란
great chaos
Often Confused With
당황 (fluster) is a temporary emotional reaction to a surprise; 혼란 (confusion) is a more general or systematic state of disorder.
Usage Notes
Used in IELTS to describe the impacts of rapid social change or political instability.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '복잡' (complex). Something can be complex but still orderly.
Memory Tip
Hon-ran: 'Hon' sounds like 'Hun' (hundreds of things) all 'Ran' (running) around in disorder.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 混亂 (mix + disorder).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
비행기 연착으로 공항은 여행객들로 ( )에 빠졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 혼란
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