chao
word
Definition
A state of complete confusion or disorder, where there is no order or control.
Usage & Nuances
'Chao' is a formal or literary word. Common collocations: 'total chao', 'in chao', 'create chao'. Not to be confused with 'ciao' (Italian farewell). Often used to describe situations, events, or places with extreme disorder.
Spanish: caos - líoPortuguese (BR): caos - bagunçaPortuguese (PT): caos - confusãoChinese (Simplified): 混乱 - 混杂Chinese (Traditional): 混亂 - 混雜Hindi: अराजकता - गड़बड़ीArabic: فوضى - اضطراب
Example Sentences
After the storm, the whole city was in chao.
basic
The classroom was full of chao when the teacher left.
basic
My desk is always in chao.
basic
It was total chao at the airport after the flights were canceled.
natural
You should have seen the kitchen last night—it was pure chao!
natural
Trying to organize all these documents is just making more chao.
natural