Definition
雷霆 literally means 'thunderclap' or 'thunderbolt' — the sound and force of thunder. Figuratively, it describes overwhelming power or towering rage, often in fixed expressions like 雷霆大怒 (a fit of rage) and 雷霆万钧 (as powerful as a thunderbolt, i.e., overwhelming force).
n.
thunderclapthunderboltfurywrathoverwhelming force (figurative)
Examples
- 雷霆。Zuówǎn de léi tíng bǎ háizi men xià xǐng le.Last night's thunderclap scared the children awake.
- 雷霆。Tā tīngdào zhège xiāoxi hòu léi tíng dà nù.After hearing the news, he flew into a thunderous rage.
- 雷霆，。Tā de fènnù rú léi tíng bān měngliè, lìng rén hàipà.His anger was as violent as a thunderclap, frightening people.
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