| 濫用 | làn yòng | to misuse; to abuse | |
| 濫伐 | làn fá | to denude; illegal logging; forest clearance |
| 1 | The river floods caved in the bank. | |
| 2 | Rampant drug abuse is a major malady in society. | |
| 3 | Party members and cadres must administer in accordance with the law and must not abuse their power. | |
| 4 | Improper use of power can make people feel uneasy and demoralized. | |
| 5 | The democratic system emphasizes legal equality and individual freedom, avoiding abuses of power by authoritarian leaders. |