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Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「海沸波翻」. Learn its usage below.

The Chinese idiom 「海沸波翻」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

metaphor for great momentum or power. Same as “the sea boils and the river overflows.”

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

hǎi fèi bō fān

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hoi2 fai3 bo1 faan1

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.