Definition
硝烟弥漫 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'gunpowder smoke fills the air'. It is used to describe a battlefield scene thick with smoke from gunfire, and by extension, any tense, conflict-ridden, or chaotic atmosphere — not necessarily literal warfare. You'll encounter it in news reports, historical accounts, and figurative descriptions of heated arguments or competitive environments.
idiom
smoke of gunpowder fills the air(figurative) a tenseconflict-filled atmosphere
Examples
- 硝烟弥漫，。Zhànchǎng shàng xiāo yān, qiāng shēng bú duàn.On the battlefield, the air was thick with gunpowder smoke, and gunfire was incessant.
- 硝烟弥漫，。Tánpàn zhuō shàng xiāo yān, shuāngfāng hù bù xiāng ràng.At the negotiation table, the atmosphere was tense and confrontational, with neither side giving in.
- ，硝烟弥漫。Suīrán zhànzhēng jiéshù duō nián, dàn nà duàn xiāo yān de rìzi réng ràng rén nánwàng.Although the war ended many years ago, those days filled with gunpowder smoke are still unforgettable.
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