Definition
横流 literally means 'water flowing sideways out of its proper course' — an overflow or deluge. In literary and formal contexts, it extends metaphorically to describe the rampant spread of negative forces, such as evil, corruption, or materialism. You'll encounter it in news commentary, essays, and classical-style writing.
n.
overflow (of water)water flowing out of its proper coursefigurative overflow or rampant spread (of evil, corruption, negative forces)
Examples
- ，横流，。Bàoyǔ guòhòu, héshuǐ héng, yānmò le fùjìn de nóngtián.After the heavy rain, the river overflowed, flooding the nearby farmland.
- 横流，。Shèhuì shàng wùyù héng, xǔduō rén míshī le fāngxiàng.Material desires run rampant in society, and many people have lost their way.
- 横流，。Miànduì xiéqì héng, wǒmen bìxū jiānshǒu zhèngyì.Faced with the rampant spread of evil, we must uphold justice.
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