轰轰烈烈 (hōng hōng liè liè) — (idiom) vigorous and dynamic; on a grand and spectacular scale
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'vigorous and on a grand scale,' used for sweeping events (reforms, campaigns, lives) — not for small everyday actions. Bound form: it must be paired with 地 after a verb or 的 before a noun.
idiom
vigorous and dynamicon a grand and spectacular scale
Examples
- 轰轰烈烈，。Zhè chǎng gǎi gé kāi zhǎn dé hōng hōng liè liè, qǔ dé le xiǎn zhù chéng guǒ.This reform was carried out vigorously and achieved remarkable results.
- 轰轰烈烈。Tā men jǔ xíng le yì chǎng hōng hōng liè liè de qìng zhù huó dòng.They held a grand and spectacular celebration.
- 轰轰烈烈，。Tā de yì shēng guò dé hōng hōng liè liè, lìng rén jìng pèi.He lived a vigorous and dynamic life, which commands respect.
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