气吞山河 swallow mountains and rivers
Explanation
形容气魄很大，气势磅礴，可以吞没山河。常用以形容人的气势，也用于形容自然景观的壮丽雄伟。
Describes a great and imposing aura, so strong that one could swallow mountains and rivers. It is often used to describe a person's spirit and determination, but also for the grandeur and magnificence of natural landscapes.
Origin Story
传说，秦始皇统一六国后，为了显示其强大的实力，下令修筑万里长城，以抵御匈奴的入侵。秦始皇站在长城之上，俯瞰着脚下绵延不绝的壮丽山河，心中充满了豪迈之情。他指着远方连绵起伏的山脉和广阔无垠的河流，对群臣说道：“朕以天下为己任，要让这山河永固，让这万里长城永远屹立在华夏大地上，让后人永远记住我秦始皇的功绩！”此时，秦始皇的眼中充满了自信和决心，他的豪迈气概，仿佛可以吞没山河，令人心生敬畏。
Legend has it that after Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms, he ordered the construction of the Great Wall to show his strength and defend against the invasion of the Xiongnu. Standing on the Great Wall, Qin Shi Huang looked down at the magnificent mountains and rivers that stretched as far as the eye could see, his heart filled with pride. He pointed to the rolling mountains and vast rivers in the distance and said to his ministers, "I take it upon myself to govern the entire empire. I will ensure that this land is forever secure, that this Great Wall will always stand on the land of China, and that future generations will forever remember the achievements of Qin Shi Huang!" At that moment, Qin Shi Huang's eyes were filled with confidence and determination, his majestic aura seemed to swallow mountains and rivers, inspiring awe in all who witnessed it.
Usage
这个成语常用来形容人气势磅礴，志向远大，有雄心壮志，也用来形容自然景观的壮丽雄伟。
This idiom is often used to describe a person's imposing aura, great ambition, and strong will, as well as the magnificent grandeur of natural landscapes.
Examples
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他气吞山河的气势，让所有人都为之折服。
ta qi tun shan he de qi shi, rang suo you ren wei zhi zhe fu.
His imposing aura, like he could swallow mountains and rivers, impressed everyone.
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这个演讲家气吞山河的演讲，激发了所有人的热情。
zhe ge yan shuo jia qi tun shan he de yan shuo, ji fa le suo you ren de re qing.
The speaker's awe-inspiring speech ignited the passion of everyone.