xiōng
xiōng

literary
adjective

Meaning of 汹汹

汹汹 means roaring (of waves); surging; rushing; menacing; fierce; aggressive; in a threatening manner. Pronounced xiōng xiōng.

  • roaring (of waves); surging; rushing
  • menacing; fierce; aggressive; in a threatening manner
  • tumultuous; clamorous; in an uproar; chaotic

Definitions & Examples

Jiāng
shuǐ
bēn
téng
 
shēng
xiōng
xiōng
 

The river water surged forward with a roaring sound.

Hǎi
miàn
shàng
làng
xiōng
xiōng
 
chuán
gǎn
chū
hǎi
 

The waves were surging fiercely on the sea, and the fishing boats dared not set out.