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    Expressing 'turbulent' with 动荡 (dòngdàng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 动荡 / 政治 + 动荡

    Explanation

    动荡 (dòngdàng) means turbulent or unstable, describing a state of upheaval or unrest. It is most commonly used to describe political situations, economies, or historical periods marked by chaos and rapid change.

    Examples

    • 那个国家经历了一段动荡的历史时期。

      Nàge guójiā jīnglì le yī duàn dòngdàng de lìshǐ shíqī.

      That country went through a turbulent period in history.

    • 经济动荡让很多人失去了工作。

      Jīngjì dòngdàng ràng hěn duō rén shīqù le gōngzuò.

      Economic turmoil caused many people to lose their jobs.

    • 社会局势动荡不安，老百姓都很担心。

      Shèhuì júshì dòngdàng bù'ān, lǎobǎixìng dōu hěn dānxīn.

      The social situation is turbulent and unstable, and the common people are all very worried.

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