We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「海沸山裂」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「海沸山裂」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
The sea boiled and the rocks collapsed. A metaphor for great momentum or power. Also written as “The sea boils and the mountains shake.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hǎi fèi shān liè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hoi2 fai3 saan1 lit6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
