Definition
汹涌澎湃 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that describes a scene of violent, surging water — huge waves crashing and churning. Figuratively, it is used for any powerful, turbulent force: a raging debate, a roaring crowd, or an overwhelming emotion. It is stronger than plain 汹涌 ('surging') and always carries a sense of unstoppable momentum, like a tide or storm that cannot be contained.
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surgingturbulent (of water, waves)(figurative) overwhelmingtempestuous (of emotions, movements, reactions)
Examples
- ，汹涌澎湃，。Hǎi shàng fēnglàng hěn dà, bōtāo xiōng chōng, chuán yáohuang de lìhai.The wind and waves on the sea were huge; the billows were surging violently, and the boat rocked badly.
- 汹涌澎湃，。Tái xià zhǎngshēng xiōng chōng, guānzhòng men dōu bèi biǎoyǎn gǎndòng le.The applause in the audience was tumultuous; everyone was moved by the performance.
- 汹涌澎湃。Tā xīn zhōng xiōng chōng de qíngxù ràng tā jiǔ jiǔ bù néng píngjìng.The turbulent emotions in his heart kept him from calming down for a long time.
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