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to surge up violently (of water); turbulent; raging
HSK 7-9
Pronunciation
汹1
First tone: high and level
涌3
Third tone: low, then rising
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Usage in this example
Used to describe water or waves surging violently, such as sea water crashing turbulently against rocks on the shore.
Example sentence
海水汹涌地拍打着岸边的礁石。
The sea water surged violently against the rocks on the shore.
