腥风血雨 — “A reign of terror”
腥风血雨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a reign of terror”. A period of brutal violence and bloodshed; an atmosphere of carnage and savagery. Literally, “foul wind and bloody rain; wind reeking of blood and rain mixed with blood”.
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在商业世界的激烈竞争中，一场腥风血雨般市场争夺战在所难免，只有强者才能生存。
In the fierce competition of the business world, a brutal market struggle is inevitable, and only the strong can survive.
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What does 腥风血雨 mean?
腥风血雨 (xīng fēng xuè yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a reign of terror”.
How do you pronounce 腥风血雨?
腥风血雨 is pronounced xīng fēng xuè yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 腥风血雨 literally mean?
Literally, 腥风血雨 means “foul wind and bloody rain; wind reeking of blood and rain mixed with blood”. It is used to mean “a reign of terror”.
What is the Chinese definition of 腥风血雨?
风里夹着腥味，雨点带着鲜血。形容疯狂杀戮的凶险气氛或环境。