Definition
澎湃 describes surging waves or, figuratively, intense emotions that swell like a tide. It is stronger and more literary than 火热 (passionate) or 高涨 (rising), and unlike 慷慨 (generous/vehement), it focuses on a powerful, overwhelming surge rather than a spirited expression.
adjective
(of waves, surging water) surgingtempestuous(figurative) ferventsurging (of emotions or passion)
Examples
- 澎湃，。Dàhǎi péng pài, xiān qǐ jù làng.The sea surges, raising huge waves.
- 澎湃，。Tā xīnqíng péng pài, jiǔjiǔ bù néng píngjìng.His emotions were surging, and he couldn't calm down for a long time.
- 澎湃。Nà shì yí cì jīqíng péng pài de yǎnchū.That was a fervent and passionate performance.
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