Definition
轩然大波 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes a huge public uproar or controversy — a sudden, widespread disturbance that causes heated discussion or outrage. The literal image is 'a great wave rising high,' but you use it for social or political scandals, not literal waves. It's a set phrase, so you can't split or reorder the characters.
f.e.
a great uproara huge controversy
Examples
- 轩然大波。Zhè jiàn shì zài gōngsī lǐ yǐnqǐ le xuān rán dà bō.This matter caused a huge uproar in the company.
- 轩然大波。Tā de yánlùn zài shèhuì shàng xiān qǐ le xuān rán dà bō.His remarks stirred up a great controversy in society.
- 轩然大波。Nà piān bàodào yǐnfā le méitǐ jiè de xuān rán dà bō.That report triggered a mighty uproar in the media world.
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