Definition
狂风暴雨 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'fierce wind and torrential rain' — a violent storm. It's also used figuratively to describe a turbulent, intense, or crisis-ridden situation, such as a political upheaval or a heated argument. The literal and figurative senses are both common, so context determines which meaning applies.
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violent storm (literal)turbulent or crisis-ridden situation (figurative)
Examples
- 狂风暴雨。Zuótiān wǎnshang de kuáng fēng bào bǎ hěn duō shù dōu chuī dǎo le.Last night's violent storm blew down many trees.
- 狂风暴雨。Zhège guójiā zhèng jīnglì yì chǎng zhèngzhì shang de kuáng fēng bào.This country is experiencing a political storm.
- 狂风暴雨。Tāmen de hūnyīn zài kuáng fēng bào zhōng yīrán wěngù.Their marriage remains stable amid the storm.
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