汹涌澎湃 (xiōng chōng) — surging, turbulent (of water, waves); (figurative) overwhelming, tempestuous (of emotions, movements, reactions)
Definition
A vivid idiom for water or waves surging with great force, often extended to emotions, applause, or movements that are overwhelming and tempestuous.
idiom
surgingturbulent (of water, waves)(figurative) overwhelmingtempestuous (of emotions, movements, reactions)
Examples
- ，汹涌澎湃，。Hǎi shàng fēng làng hěn dà, bō tāo xiōng chōng, chuán yáo huàng dé lì hài.The wind and waves on the sea were huge; the billows were surging violently, and the boat rocked badly.
- 汹涌澎湃，。Tái xià zhǎng shēng xiōng chōng, guān zhòng men dōu bèi biǎo yǎn gǎn dòng le.The applause in the audience was tumultuous; everyone was moved by the performance.
- 汹涌澎湃。Tā xīn zhōng xiōng chōng de qíng xù ràng tā jiǔ jiǔ bù néng píng jìng.The turbulent emotions in his heart kept him from calming down for a long time.
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