Chinese word

汹涌

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiōng yǒng

Meaning

  • adjectivesurging

Example

观众的情绪汹涌，掌声不断。guān zhòng de qíng xù xiōng yǒng zhǎng shēng bú duàn

The audience's emotions are surging, and the applause never stops.

Illustration for 汹涌 (surging)

More examples

海岸边汹涌的浪潮拍打着礁石。hǎi àn biān xiōng yǒng de làng cháo pāi dǎ zhe jiāo shí

The surging waves by the shore beat against the rocks.

Core concept

A strong force gathers, rises, and rushes forward in waves, creating a sudden impact.

Common phrases

  • 汹涌的浪潮xiōng yǒng de làng cháo

    surging waves

  • 汹涌的热情xiōng yǒng de rè qíng

    surging enthusiasm

  • 情绪汹涌而出qíng xù xiōng yǒng ér chū

    emotions surge forth

Similar words

澎湃pēng pài: Feelings or support rise and well up with powerful, stirring energy.
奔涌bēn yǒng: Moving forward in a powerful, flowing rush that is difficult to contain.

Definition in Chinese

力量或感情大规模地向前或向上涌动，给人强烈、突然的冲击感。lì liàng huò gǎn qíng dà guī mó dì xiàng qián huò xiàng shàng yǒng dòng gěi rén qiáng liè tū rán de chōng jī gǎn

Word origin

汹 (xiōng, "turbulent") + 涌 (yǒng, "well up") combines violent movement with upward flow, extending from water to emotions and other powerful forces.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a neutral rise, this word marks movement that feels forceful and difficult to contain, so it is too strong for a small change in mood or activity.

Other meanings

  • well upverb
  • boil upverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 汹涌澎湃xiōng yǒng péng pàisurging and roaringidiom
  • 波涛汹涌bō tāo xiōng yǒngturbulent wavesidiom

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