瀾 (lán) - Billows, large waves & surge, turbulence

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lán ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

瀾 · lán

Billows, large waves;

surge, turbulence;

used metaphorically for grand scale or emotional intensity.

Billows, large wavessurge, turbulenceused metaphorically for grand scale or emotional intensity.

Usage highlights

Great wavesBillowing wavesTurbulent wavesCalm the wavesRipple effectSurge of emotion

Synonyms

  • 波— wave (smaller scale)
  • 浪— wave, billow
  • 涛— large wave, surge

Antonyms

  • 静— calm, stillness
  • 平— flat, even

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river surged with huge waves (波澜壮阔).
  • Her heart was filled with turbulent emotions (心潮澎湃，波澜起伏).
  • The debate caused quite a stir (引起波澜).
  • The sea was rough with high waves (大海波涛汹涌).

Collocations

  • Great waves(波澜)
  • Billowing waves(澜涛)
  • Turbulent waves(狂澜)
  • Calm the waves(挽澜)
  • Ripple effect(微澜)
  • Surge of emotion(情澜)

Idioms

  • Magnificent and powerful(波澜壮阔)
  • Without a single ripple(波澜不惊)
  • To turn the tide(力挽狂澜)
  • Push the waves and add to the billows(推波助澜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '澜' often symbolizes grand momentum and power, like the surging Yangtze River.
  • Used metaphorically in literature to describe emotional turbulence or historical upheavals.
  • Appears in classical poetry to depict natural grandeur and heroic spirit.

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