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杂沓

Word · AdjectiveTraditional雜遝

chaotic; disorderly; tumultuous

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

chaotic; disorderly; tumultuous; mixed and disorderly

literary

Describes a state of confusion, noise, or crowding, often used for sounds, footsteps, or bustling scenes. Literally means 'mixed and trampling/crowding'.

Mén门
wài外
chuán传
lái来
zá杂
tà遝
de的
jiǎo脚
bù步
shēng声
 。

The sound of chaotic footsteps came from outside the door.

Rén人
shēng声
zá杂
tà遝
 ,
rè热
nào闹
fēi非
fán凡
 。

The crowd was noisy and bustling, extremely lively.

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Shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
zá杂
tà遝
de的
tān摊
wèi位
ràng让
rén人
yǎn眼
huā花
liáo缭
luàn乱
 。

The chaotic stalls in the market were dazzling to the eyes.