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lit. not even the chickens and dogs are left undisturbed (idiom) · fig. great commotion · pandemonium

鸡犬不宁
jī quǎn bù níng
j+ī·1st toneq+üǎn·3rd toneb+ù·4th tonen+íng·2nd tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unrest (social or political) · turmoil · upheaval · commotion动荡dòng dàng(idiom) war-torn; ravaged by war; in a state of utter chaos兵荒马乱bīng huāng mǎ luàn
Antonyms
complete peace and quiet · even fowls and dogs are not disturbed · excellent army discipline · peace and tranquility鸡犬不惊jī quǎn bù jīng
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