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lit. overturning seas and rivers (idiom) · fig. overwhelming · earth-shattering · in a spectacular mess

翻江倒海
fān jiāng dǎo hǎi
f+ān·1st tonej+iāng·1st toned+ǎo·3rd toneh+ǎi·3rd tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lit. to topple the mountains and overturn the seas (idiom); earth-shattering · fig. gigantic · of spectacular significance排山倒海pái shān dǎo hǎilit. to move mountains and drain seas · to transform nature移山倒海yí shān dǎo hǎito show off one's abilities · to exhibit one's skills露一手lòu yī shǒu
Antonyms
lit. breeze is still, waves are quiet (idiom); tranquil environment · all is quiet · a dead calm (at sea)风平浪静fēng píng làng jìng
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