Chinese

Meaning: wave; ripple; sudden turn of events; round or wave of activity
Part of Speech: Noun, Measure word, Proper noun

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Example

湖面上的波在夕陽下輕輕晃動。
湖面上的波在夕阳下轻轻晃动。
The waves on the lake surface swayed gently in the sunset.

Usage Notes

Usually describes water waves or waves in physics. By extension it can describe a disturbance, a new round of activity, or a visible movement.

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