No. 6,813 in Chinese
波涛汹涌
"Boisterous waves surging" or "violent turbulence of waves."
In a sentence
大海波涛汹涌，不断冲击着海岸。
The sea is turbulent, constantly crashing against the shore.
Used to describe the sea's momentum and force.
他的情绪如波涛汹涌般难以平复。
His emotions were as tumultuous as raging waves, difficult to calm.
Metaphorically used to depict turbulent emotions.
改革的浪潮在社会中波涛汹涌，逐渐推动变化。
The wave of reforms is surging through society, gradually driving change.
Used figuratively to describe vigorous movements or progression of reforms.
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