荡漾 (dàng yàng) — to ripple; to undulate (of water, sound, or emotions)
Definition
A literary verb for gentle, spreading ripples — of water, sound, or emotions drifting outward. Lighter and more evocative than the stronger 激荡, and gentler than 波动 or 起伏.
verb
to rippleto undulate (of water, sound, or emotions)
Examples
- ，荡漾。Chūn fēng zhōng, hú miàn qīng qīng dàng yàng.In the spring breeze, the lake surface ripples gently.
- 荡漾。Yuǎn chù chuán lái dàng yàng de gē shēng.The sound of singing drifts over from afar, rippling through the air.
- ，荡漾。Kàn zhe lǎo zhào piàn, tā de xīn lǐ yě dàng yàng qǐ yí zhèn wēn nuǎn.Looking at the old photos, a wave of warmth rippled through her heart.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.