English–Chinese
“upheaval” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbō lán
Example
这几年生活很平静，没有大的波澜。zhè jǐ nián shēng huó hěn píng jìng méi yǒu dà de bō lán
Life has been very peaceful these past few years, with no major upheavals.
How to say “upheaval” in Chinese
“Upheaval” in Chinese is 波澜 (bō lán).
A broad disturbance that makes events rise, shift direction, and pass through serious ups and downs.
Example sentences with 波澜
经济改革带来了不少波澜，人们既期待又担心。jīng jì gǎi gé dài lái le bù shǎo bō lán rén men jì qī dài yòu dān xīn
Economic reform brought considerable upheaval, and people both looked forward to it and worried about it.
Tips for using 波澜
- The word has a written, formal tone, so it is especially useful in news reports, biographies, and serious discussions rather than casual talk about a minor change of plan.