汹涌 xiōngyǒng to surge up violently
to surge up violently (of ocean, river, lake etc); turbulent
How to remember 汹涌: 汹 turbulent + 涌 to surge up = to surge up violently.
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How it is used
- 'Turbulent, surging (of water)' - 波涛汹涌 (bōtāo xiōngyǒng) surging waves.
- Of violently churning water; figuratively of surging emotions or crowds: 汹涌的人潮.
- 来势汹汹 is related; 汹涌 conveys powerful, roiling force.