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The Chinese word 乱套 (luàntào) is a verb-object compound formed by combining the character 乱 (luàn), meaning "chaotic" or "in disorder," with 套 (tào), which in this context means "a set," "a system," or "an established order or procedure." Literally, the phrase means "to throw the set into chaos" or "to mess up the system." It functions as a verb describing a situation where a predefined order, plan, or set of rules becomes completely disorganized and dysfunctional, much like a well-ordered set of items becoming jumbled beyond recognition.

Word Definition - 乱套

luàn tào in a mess; upside down

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