Chinese

bōlàng
Meaning: wave
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

波
浪

Example sentences

Huge waves are rising and falling on the sea surface.
海上的波浪非常洶湧。
海上的波浪非常汹涌。
The waves on the sea are very turbulent.
巨大的波浪撞擊著礁石。
巨大的波浪撞击著礁石。
The giant waves are crashing against the reefs.

Usage Notes

Refers to the undulating movement of water in lakes or oceans caused by external forces like wind.

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