Definition
弄潮儿 originally refers to people who swim or surf the tidal bore of the Qiantang River during autumn floods, a tradition over 2,000 years old. In modern usage, it has become a metaphor for trendsetters, pioneers, and bold innovators who boldly lead new trends or ventures.
n.
(historical) tidal‑bore swimmer/surfer (especially of the Qiantang River)(figurative) trendsetterpioneertrailblazer
Examples
- ，弄潮儿。Zài gǔdài, lòng shì zhǐ zài Qiántángjiāng cháoshuǐ zhōng yóuyǒng de rén.In ancient times, a ∼ was a person who swam in the tidal bore of the Qiantang River.
- 弄潮儿，。Tā shì shíshàng jiè de lòng, zǒng néng yǐnlǐng cháoliú.She is a ∼ in the fashion world, always setting trends.
- 弄潮儿，。Zuòwéi hùliánwǎng hángyè de lòng, tā kāitào le xīn de shìchǎng.As a ∼ in the internet industry, he explored new markets.
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