惊天动地

Произношение: jīng tiān dòng dì Буквальное значение: Startle heaven shake earth

Происхождение и использование

This idiom describes something so significant it startles (惊) heaven (天) and shakes (动) earth (地). The cosmic scale of the metaphor indicates events of tremendous magnitude. The phrase appeared in historical texts describing momentous battles, natural disasters, or political upheavals. It represents the highest degree of impact or importance. Modern usage describes groundbreaking achievements, major events, or anything with profound, far-reaching consequences.

Примеры

Английский: "The discovery had a tremendous impact on the scientific community."

Китайский: 这一发现在科学界引起了惊天动地的影响。