治亂 [－乱]

Jyutping zi6 lyun6
Pinyin zhì luàn

Definitions (Wiktionary)
  1. verb
    to remedy malpractices (such as excessive fees, unjustified levies, arbitrary fines, etc.)
  2. noun
    stability and instability (of an empire); rise and fall (of an empire)
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
  1. Cantonese
    治乱世，用重典
    治亂世，用重典
    zi6 lyun6 sai3 jung6 cung5 din2
    • to use serious regulation in ruling a chaotic country