波涛汹涌 (bō tāo xiōng yǒng) — (idiom) waves surging; turbulent waters; (figurative) a situation full of upheaval or intense emotion
Definition
Literary idiom for huge waves crashing with great force, often used figuratively for intense turmoil or emotion. More vivid and dramatic than everyday words like 大浪.
idiom
waves surgingturbulent waters(figurative) a situation full of upheaval or intense emotion
Examples
- 波涛汹涌，。Hǎi miàn shàng bō tāo xiōng yǒng, chuán zhī hěn nán háng xíng.The sea was rough with surging waves, making it very difficult for ships to sail.
- 波涛汹涌？Nǐ jiàn guò bō tāo xiōng yǒng de dà hǎi ma?Have you ever seen a sea with roaring waves?
- ，波涛汹涌，。Zhàn zài àn biān, kàn zhe bō tāo xiōng yǒng, lìng rén zhèn hàn.Standing on the shore and watching the surging waves is awe-inspiring.
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