轰轰烈烈

轟轟烈烈

hōnghōnglièliè

adjective #23,694

Meanings

1 vigorous and dynamic
2 large-scale and impressive
3 with great fanfare
4 grand and stirring

Characters

rumble / boom / thundering noise

fierce / intense / blazing

Examples

HSK 5

这场改革运动开展得轰轰烈烈。

Zhè chǎng gǎigé yùndòng kāizhǎn de hōnghōnglièliè.

This reform movement was carried out in a vigorous, large-scale manner.

HSK 7-9

他们的爱情轰轰烈烈，令人羡慕。

Tāmen de àiqíng hōnghōnglièliè, lìngrén xiànmù.

Their love affair was passionate and grand - the envy of many.

Tips

usage

轰轰烈烈 follows the AABB reduplication pattern. 轰轰 evokes thunder and rumbling noise; 烈烈 evokes blazing fire. Together they create an image of something dramatic, powerful, and full of momentum.

Stroke Order

轰 hōng

烈 liè