扑天盖地 overwhelming
Explanation
形容声势浩大，来势凶猛。
describes something as overwhelming and immense
Origin Story
传说很久以前，在一个偏僻的山村里，住着一位名叫李铁的农夫。他以耕田为生，生活虽清贫，却也安宁祥和。一天，一场突如其来的暴雨袭击了山村，雨势之大，如同天河决堤，山洪暴发，瞬间将整个村庄淹没在一片汪洋之中。李铁眼睁睁看着自己的家园被洪水吞噬，心中充满了恐惧和绝望。然而，就在这时，他看到远方出现了一道耀眼的光芒，那是村里的守护神——火神山正在喷发，滚烫的岩浆如同一条条巨龙，以扑天盖地的气势冲向洪水，逐渐将洪水逼退。最后，洪水退去，山村恢复了平静，李铁和乡亲们得以幸免于难，他们将这场灾难称为‘天火救村’。从此，他们更加敬畏自然，同时也更加坚定了对生活的希望。
Legend has it that a long time ago, in a remote mountain village, lived a farmer named Li Tie. He made his living by farming, and although his life was poor, it was peaceful and harmonious. One day, a sudden rainstorm struck the village. The rain was so heavy that it was like a heavenly river breaking its banks. A flash flood broke out, instantly submerging the entire village in a vast expanse of water. Li Tie watched helplessly as his home was swallowed by the flood, and his heart was filled with fear and despair. However, at that moment, he saw a dazzling light in the distance. It was the village's guardian god—Mount Huoshen—erupting. The hot lava rushed towards the flood like giant dragons with an overwhelming force, gradually pushing the flood back. Finally, the flood receded, the village returned to calm, and Li Tie and his villagers were saved. They called this disaster 'Heavenly Fire Saves the Village'. From then on, they revered nature even more and were more determined to live their lives.
Usage
多用于形容声势浩大、来势汹汹的景象。
Often used to describe a scene with great momentum and fierce momentum.
Examples
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秋风卷落叶，景象扑天盖地。
qiufeng juǎn luòyè, jǐngxiàng pūtiāngàidì
Autumn wind sweeps fallen leaves, the scene is overwhelming.
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敌人的进攻势如破竹，扑天盖地而来。
dírén de jìngōng shìrú pòzhú, pūtiāngàidì ér lái
The enemy's attack was overwhelming and unstoppable.