惊涛骇浪 raging waves
Explanation
惊涛骇浪，形容波涛汹涌，也比喻险恶的环境或尖锐激烈的斗争。
Describes surging waves, and can also be used metaphorically to describe a dangerous environment or intense struggle.
Origin Story
话说东海龙王的小女儿，心地善良，常常帮助渔民。一日，她偷偷潜入凡间，化作一位美丽的女子，救助一位在海上遭遇惊涛骇浪的渔民。渔民被巨浪卷入海底，奄奄一息，龙女运用法术，驱散了骇人的浪涛，将渔民救上岸。渔民醒来后，龙女已不见踪影，只留下一串闪耀的珍珠项链，渔民将这串项链视为珍宝，世代相传。
It is said that the youngest daughter of the Dragon King of the East China Sea had a kind heart and often helped fishermen. One day, she secretly went to the mortal world, transforming into a beautiful woman to rescue a fisherman who encountered a raging storm at sea. The fisherman was swept into the deep sea by a huge wave, nearly losing his life. The dragon girl used her magic to dispel the terrifying waves and rescued the fisherman to the shore. When the fisherman woke up, the dragon girl had disappeared, leaving only a shining pearl necklace. The fisherman regarded this necklace as a treasure and passed it down through generations.
Usage
常用来形容环境险恶，或斗争激烈。
Often used to describe a dangerous environment or an intense struggle.
Examples
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面对惊涛骇浪的市场竞争，我们必须沉着应对。
miàn duì jīng tāo hài làng de shì chǎng jìng zhēng, wǒmen bìxū chénzhuó yìng duì.
In the face of turbulent market competition, we must remain calm and respond effectively.
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人生之路并非一帆风顺，总会有惊涛骇浪的挑战。
rén shēng zhī lù bìng fēi yī fān shùnshùn, zǒng huì yǒu jīng tāo hài làng de tiǎozhàn.
Life's journey is not always smooth; there will always be challenges, like the waves of a stormy sea.