波澜 (bō lán) — (literary) great waves, billows; (figurative, of a story or events) magnificent momentum, sweeping grandeur
Definition
Literary word for great waves, often used figuratively for sweeping momentum or emotional surges. More elevated than 波浪 ('wave') and similar in force to 波涛, but 波澜 leans toward the figurative/abstract side.
noun
(literary) great wavesbillows(figurative, of a story or events) magnificent momentumsweeping grandeur
Examples
- ，波澜。Hú miàn píng jìng, méi yǒu yì sī bō lán.The lake surface is calm, without a single ripple.
- 波澜，。Zhè bù xiǎo shuō de qíng jié bō lán zhuàng kuò, lìng rén nán wàng.The plot of this novel is magnificent and unforgettable.
- 波澜，。Tā nèi xīn bō lán qǐ fú, jiǔ jiǔ bù néng píng jìng.His heart was surging with emotion and couldn't calm down for a long time.
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