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波涛
bōtāo
Description
波涛是指大海里又大又高的浪。
"波涛" refers to the big and high waves in the sea.
有风的时候，海上的波涛会变得很大，声音也很响。
When it is windy, the "波涛" on the sea become very large and loud.
Meanings
波涛bōtāo
great waves; billows (of the sea)
大海的波涛一个接一个。
The waves of the sea come one after another.
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Notes
- Etymology
波 (wave) + 涛 (big wave), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
more literary than 波浪; used for large, dramatic waves or figuratively.
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