Definition
波澜 (bō lán) is a literary noun meaning 'great waves, billows', often used figuratively for the magnificent momentum of a story or emotional surges. It is more poetic and figurative than 波浪 (bō làng, the everyday word for 'wave') and overlaps with 波涛 (bō tāo, also 'great waves') but 波澜 leans toward grand, sweeping force in narratives or feelings.
noun
(literary) great wavesbillows(figurative, of a story or events) magnificent momentumsweeping grandeur
Examples
- ，波澜。Hú miàn píngjìng, méiyǒu yì sī bō lán.The lake surface is calm, without a single ripple.
- 波澜，。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō de qíngjié bō lán zhuàngkuò, lìng rén nánwàng.The plot of this novel is magnificent and unforgettable.
- 波澜，。Tā nèixīn bō lán qǐfú, jiǔ jiǔ bù néng píngjìng.His heart was surging with emotion and couldn't calm down for a long time.
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