漩涡 (xuàn wō) — (physical) whirlpool, vortex, eddy; (figurative) maelstrom, chaotic or dangerous situation
Definition
Literal: a whirlpool or vortex in water. Figuratively, a chaotic or dangerous situation that pulls people in (e.g. political, emotional). Used for both the physical swirl and the metaphorical 'maelstrom.'
noun
(physical) whirlpoolvortexeddy(figurative) maelstromchaotic or dangerous situation
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 漩涡。Chuán chà diǎn bèi xuàn wō tūn mò.The boat was nearly swallowed by the whirlpool.
- 漩涡。Tā juǎn rù le zhè chǎng zhèng zhì xuàn wō.He got swept up in this political maelstrom.
- 漩涡。Yú lùn xuàn wō ràng tā nán yǐ chéng shòu.The storm of public opinion was unbearable for her.
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