Definition
狂潮 literally means 'surging tide' (a violent ocean tide), but it is most often used figuratively to describe a powerful, unstoppable wave of emotion, activity, or social change — like a 'wave' of protests, a 'surge' of enthusiasm, or a 'craze' for something. It carries a sense of intensity and momentum.
n.
surging tide(figurative) waveupsurge (of emotion, activity, or social movement)
Examples
- 狂潮。Hǎi shàng de kuáng cháo pāidǎ zhe yánshí.The surging tide on the sea battered the rocks.
- 狂潮。Gǎigé de kuáng cháo xíjuǎn le zhěnggè guójiā.The wave of reform swept across the entire country.
- 狂潮。Tā xīnzhōng de kuáng cháo nányǐ píngxī.The surging emotions in his heart were hard to calm.
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