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波蕩

简波荡 · 繁波蕩

Mandarin · pinyin bō dàng

heave
surge

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波: bō · waves, breakers; undulations
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荡: dàng · pond, pool; wash away, cleanse

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1–4 · bo1 dang4

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bo1 dong6

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verb

(of water) to be turbulent; to undulate; to ripple
(literal, figurative) to rise and fall; to be tumultuous
(literary) to pursue fame and wealth

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