roaring; menacing; tumultuous
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesadjective
roaring (of waves); surging; rushing
literaryLiterary usage describing the sound of waves. Often used in the phrase 波涛汹汹.
The river water surged forward with a roaring sound.
The waves were surging fiercely on the sea, and the fishing boats dared not set out.
adjective
menacing; fierce; aggressive; in a threatening manner
derogatoryCarries a pejorative connotation, describing an aggressive or threatening manner. Commonly used in 气势汹汹 and 来势汹汹.
He barged into the office in an aggressive, threatening manner.
The opponent is coming on fierce and aggressive; we must be prepared.
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That person had a fierce, menacing look on his face; no one dared approach him.
adjective
tumultuous; clamorous; in an uproar; chaotic
literaryLiterary usage describing a state of uproar, heated debate, or social turmoil. Also written as 讻讻. Often used in 天下汹汹 or 议论汹汹.
At that time the world was in an uproar, with warfare breaking out everywhere.
Inside and outside the court there was heated clamorous debate, forcing the emperor to reconsider.
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The debate regarding this policy has been clamorous and remains unresolved to this day.