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风潮
fēngcháo
Description
这个词说的是社会上很多人一起做同一件事，形成了一种大的流行或者运动。
This word refers to many people in society doing the same thing together, forming a big trend or movement.
它常常用来讲潮流、热潮，也可以指人们一起表达不满的事件。
It is often used to talk about trends or waves of enthusiasm, and can also refer to events where people express dissatisfaction together.
Meanings
风潮fēngcháo
a widespread trend or craze
现在学中文成了一股风潮。
Learning Chinese has become a trend now.
风潮fēngcháo
a social movement or agitation
工人们发起了一场罢工风潮。
The workers launched a wave of strikes.
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Notes
- Etymology
风 (wind) + 潮 (tide), together suggesting a sweeping social current.
- Nuance
often paired with measure word 股 or 场; stronger than 流行.
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