澎湃

péngpài
adjective #21,291

Meanings

  1. 1 surging
  2. 2 tempestuous
  3. 3 billowing
  4. 4 fervent (of emotion)

Examples

Dàhǎi de bōlàng péngpài, lìngrén zhènhàn.
The surging waves of the sea were awe-inspiring.
Tīngdào zhè shǒu gē, tā de xīnlǐ yǒng qǐ péngpài de qínggǎn.
Hearing this song, surging emotions welled up in her heart.
Gémìng rèqíng péngpài, mínzhòng shìqìgāo'áng.
Revolutionary fervor surged and the people's morale was high.

Tips

usage
澎湃 originally describes the sound and motion of crashing waves, but it is frequently used metaphorically for overwhelming emotions, patriotic fervor, or any turbulent internal state. It has a literary, elevated register.

Stroke Order

péng
pài