spring tide; metaphor for a surge of development or vitality
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
spring tide; literal spring flood
literaryRefers to the literal tidal movement or flooding that occurs during spring. Used less frequently in the literal sense in modern contexts.
Qián钱
táng塘
jiāng江
chūn春
cháo潮
，
jǐng景
xiàng象
shí十
fēn分
zhuàng壮
guān观
。
The spring tide of the Qiantang River presents a magnificent spectacle.
noun
a surge or upsurge; a wave of vigorous activity or development
A common metaphorical usage to describe a powerful, widespread, and often positive trend, movement, or momentum in social, economic, or cultural contexts.
Gǎi改
gé革
kāi开
fàng放
yǐ以
lái来
，
jīng经
jì济
fā发
zhǎn展
de的
chūn春
cháo潮
xí席
juǎn卷
quán全
guó国
。
Since the reform and opening-up, a wave of economic development has swept across the nation.
Kē科
jì技
chuàng创
xīn新
de的
chūn春
cháo潮
zhèng正
zài在
yǒng涌
dòng动
。
A wave of technological innovation is surging.
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Qīng青
chūn春
de的
rè热
qíng情
rú如
chūn春
cháo潮
bān般
péng澎
pài湃
。
The passion of youth is as powerful as a spring tide.
Wén文
huà化
jiàn建
shè设
de的
chūn春
cháo潮
yǐ已
jīng经
dào到
lái来
。
The surge of cultural construction has arrived.