倒山倾海 — “To possess overwhelming power and momentum”
倒山倾海 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to possess overwhelming power and momentum”. To be colossal in force and scale. Literally, “To topple mountains and overturn seas”.
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倒山倾海 Pronunciation and Pinyin
倒山倾海 Character Breakdown
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暴风雨来临时，海浪倒山倾海般拍打着海岸，场面十分壮观。
When the storm arrived, the waves crashed against the coast with overwhelming force, creating a spectacular scene.
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What does 倒山倾海 mean?
倒山倾海 (dǎo shān qīng hǎi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to possess overwhelming power and momentum”.
How do you pronounce 倒山倾海?
倒山倾海 is pronounced dǎo shān qīng hǎi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 倒山倾海 literally mean?
Literally, 倒山倾海 means “to topple mountains and overturn seas”. It is used to mean “to possess overwhelming power and momentum”.
What is the Chinese definition of 倒山倾海?
形容声势很大，力量无比。