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earth-shaking

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

han4tian1dong4di4 hàntiāndòngdì

Meaning


Primary

earth-shaking

Alternatives

earth-shattering, momentous

Mnemonic


撼天动地 Earth-shaking describes something that 撼 shakes the 天 heavens and 动 moves the 地 ground because it is so momentous.

Usage


他 的 英勇 行为 真是 撼天动地。

His heroic actions were truly earth-shaking.

他 的 演讲 撼天动地, 鼓舞 了 所有人。

His speech was earth-shaking and inspired everyone.

这 场 比赛 的 结果 撼天动地, 出乎意料。

The outcome of the match was earth-shattering and unexpected.