波涛

波濤

bōtāo

noun HSK 7 #22,046

Measure Word

一阵波涛 zhèn

Meanings

1 great waves
2 billows
3 surging waves

Characters

great wave; billow

Examples

波涛汹涌的大海让人敬畏。

Bōtāo xiōngyǒng de dàhǎi ràng rén jìngwèi.

The sea with its surging waves inspires awe.

船在波涛中颠簸。

Chuán zài bōtāo zhōng diānbǒ.

The boat rocked in the waves.

他的内心翻涌着波涛。

Tā de nèixīn fānyǒng zhe bōtāo.

Waves of emotion surged in his heart.

Tips

usage

波涛汹涌 (bōtāo xiōngyǒng, turbulent waves) is a very common four-character expression used both literally for rough seas and figuratively for intense emotions or turbulent situations.

Stroke Order

波 bō

涛 tāo