great disturbance; big crisis; huge uproar
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
a great disturbance; a big crisis; a huge commotion or controversy
formalOriginally described towering waves (轩然: lofty/high); now used metaphorically for major disputes, social upheavals, or controversies that cause widespread impact. Often used in formal contexts and news reporting.
Zhè这
gè个
jué决
dìng定
zài在
gōng公
sī司
nèi内
bù部
xiān掀
qǐ起
le了
xuān轩
rán然
dà大
bō波
。
This decision caused a huge uproar within the company.
Tā他
de的
yán言
lùn论
zài在
wǎng网
luò络
shàng上
yǐn引
qǐ起
le了
xuān轩
rán然
dà大
bō波
。
His remarks sparked a massive controversy online.
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Zhè这
xiàng项
zhèng政
cè策
yī一
jīng经
gōng公
bù布
，
biàn便
zài在
shè社
huì会
gè各
jiè界
xiān掀
qǐ起
xuān轩
rán然
dà大
bō波
。
As soon as this policy was announced, it created a huge stir throughout society.