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此起彼伏
Idiomcǐ qǐ bǐ fú
Description
「此起彼伏」的意思是这里刚起来，那里又落下去，形容声音或事情一个接一个，连续不断。
"此起彼伏" means something rises here and falls there, describing sounds or events happening one after another continuously.
我们常用它来说掌声、笑声或欢呼声一波接着一波。
We often use it to describe applause, laughter, or cheers coming in waves one after another.
Meanings
此起彼伏cǐ qǐ bǐ fú
rise one after another; continuous and unceasing
比赛时，掌声此起彼伏。
During the competition, applause rose and fell continuously.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'this rises (此起), that falls (彼伏)', a balanced four-character structure.
- Nuance
often describes sounds like applause, cheers, or waves of events coming in succession.
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