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NounSino-Korean: 波濤

  1. 1

    wave

    Waves forming in the sea.

    Korean definition: 바다에 이는 물결.

    • I went out to the quiet sea at night and watched the waves breaking.

    • The sailors had to fight all night against the waves brought by the storm.

  2. 2

    social movement

    (figurative) A social campaign or phenomenon rising strongly.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 힘찬 기세로 일어나는 사회적 운동이나 현상.

    • The wave of revolution calling for the dictatorship to step down is growing stronger.

    • The emergence of film was like a great wave that opened a new chapter in popular culture.

  3. 3

    strong impulse

    (figurative) A strong psychological stimulation or movement.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 강렬한 심리적 충동이나 움직임.

    • Seunggyu is so funny that he always brings waves of laughter wherever he goes.

    • When the movie ended, a wave of emotion swept through the audience.