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惊涛骇浪 — “Turbulent and terrifying waves”

惊涛骇浪 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Turbulent and terrifying waves”. A metaphor for perilous environments or intense struggles and challenges. Literally, “Startling waves and terrifying billows”.

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惊涛骇浪 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • 惊jīng
  • 涛tāo
  • 骇hài
  • 浪làng

惊涛骇浪 Character Breakdown

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
惊
jīng11startle, alarm, surprise
涛
tāo10Big surging waves
骇
hài9terrified, shocked, or startled
浪
làng10wave, unrestrained, wandering

Example Sentence with 惊涛骇浪

人生道路上,我们总会遇到各种惊涛骇浪,但只要坚持不懈,就能抵达成功的彼岸。
In the journey of life, we will always encounter various turbulent challenges, but as long as we persevere, we can reach the shore of success.

Idioms Related to 惊涛骇浪

Synonyms of 惊涛骇浪

  • dà大fēng风dà大làng浪great challenges and upheavals

Antonyms of 惊涛骇浪

  • fēng风píng平làng浪jìng静calm and tranquil

More idioms starting with 惊

  • jīng惊shì世jué绝sú俗astonishingly unique and world-shaking
  • jīng惊shì世zhèn震sú俗shockingly unconventional or outrageous
  • jīng惊shì世hài骇sú俗shocking and unconventional
  • jīng惊shì世hài骇mù目to startle the world and shock the eyes
  • jīng惊rén人zhī之jǔ举an astonishing feat
  • jīng惊tàn叹bù不yǐ已exclaim in great admiration
  • jīng惊xǐ喜jiāo交jiā加overwhelmed with surprise and joy
  • jīng惊xǐ喜jiāo交jí集mingled surprise and delight
  • jīng惊xǐ喜cān参bàn半mixed feelings of surprise and joy
  • jīng惊xǐ喜yù欲kuáng狂wild with joy and excitement
  • jīng惊xǐ喜ruò若kuáng狂overwhelmed with joy and surprise
  • jīng惊tiān天dòng动dì地earth-shattering and monumental

Questions about 惊涛骇浪

What does 惊涛骇浪 mean?
惊涛骇浪 (jīng tāo hài làng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Turbulent and terrifying waves”.
How do you pronounce 惊涛骇浪?
惊涛骇浪 is pronounced jīng tāo hài làng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 惊涛骇浪 literally mean?
Literally, 惊涛骇浪 means “Startling waves and terrifying billows”. It is used to mean “Turbulent and terrifying waves”.
What is the Chinese definition of 惊涛骇浪?
涛:大波浪;骇:使惊怕。汹涌吓人的浪涛。比喻险恶的环境或尖锐激烈的斗争。
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