波涛

• Pinyin: bō tāo
• Desglose de hanzi: 波 = waves; 涛 = 氵(water) + 寿 (longevity), depicting persistent, powerful waves

Significado

Olas grandes; oleaje; aguas embravecidas (a menudo con tono poético).

More concrete than 波澜, typically referring to actual large waves at sea, though also used metaphorically. Common in literature, poetry, and descriptions of nature's power.

Ejemplos

1. 狂风掀起滔天波涛，小船在海上剧烈摇晃。
2. 站在海边，看着汹涌的波涛拍打礁石。
3. 他在商海的波涛中起起落落，最终站稳了脚跟。

Guía de uso

Contexto: nature, poetry, metaphorical

Tono: dramatic

Correcto

• 波涛汹涌的大海令人敬畏。(The surging waves of the sea inspire awe.)
• 他的内心如波涛般翻涌。(His heart churned like surging waves.)

Incorrecto

• 游泳池里有波涛。(Don't use 波涛 for small bodies of water — it implies great, powerful waves)

Origen e historia

波 (wave) + 涛 (great wave). Both characters describe water movement, with 涛 emphasizing larger, more powerful waves.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Educated