long6 ciu4浪潮
Jyutpinglong6 ciu4
Yalelohng chìuh
Definition
Tide, wave, or a powerful social movement.
- tide; wave; undulating waves formed by the rise and fall of the sea
- figurativea massive social trend, wave, or movement
neutralnatureother
How it's used
Primarily used in a metaphorical sense to describe large scale social movements, trends, or shifts in public opinion. While it can refer to literal ocean tides, it is far more common to hear it used when discussing historical, political, or cultural currents. It often collocates with verbs like 掀起 to describe the sudden emergence of such movements.
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gu2股gúExamples
This wave of emigration has lasted for a long time.
A wave of environmentalism has been set off all over the world.
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Grammar guides
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