波涛

波濤

bōtāo

noun HSK 7-9 #22,046

Measure Word

一阵波涛 zhèn

Meanings

1 great waves
2 billows
3 surging waves

Characters

great wave; billow

Examples

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

船在波涛中颠簸。

Chuán zài bōtāo zhōng diānbǒ.

The boat rocked in the waves.

HSK 7-9

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