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Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「攪海翻江」 and its usage below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「攪海翻江」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Stir: to stir; turn over: to churn. The rivers and seas are surging. A metaphor for great momentum or power.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiǎo hǎi fān jiāng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gaau2 hoi2 faan1 gong1

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.