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The idiom being introduced now is 「驚濤巨浪」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Frighteningly violent waves. A metaphor for a dangerous environment or a sharp and fierce struggle. Same as “rough sea”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jīng tāo jù làng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
geng1 tou4 geui6 long6
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
