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The Chinese word "乱糟糟" is formed through a common adjectival reduplication pattern in Mandarin, specifically the ABB structure. Here, the core morpheme "乱" (luàn), meaning "disorderly" or "messy," is intensified by duplicating the descriptive suffix "糟" (zāo), which itself conveys a sense of being "chaotic" or "in a terrible state." This repetition of "糟糟" amplifies and vividly emphasizes the degree of mess and disarray, creating a more expressive and sensory word than the single character "乱" alone. This morphological process is a standard and productive way in Chinese to form vivid, state-describing adjectives that often imply a negative or overwhelming condition.

Word Definition - 乱糟糟

luàn zāo zāo chaotic; topsy turvy; a complete mess

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