风急浪高 High winds and waves
Explanation
形容风浪很大，比喻形势险恶动荡。
describes very strong wind and high waves, a metaphor for a dangerous and turbulent situation.
Origin Story
传说中，有一位名叫海子的渔民，世代以打渔为生。一天，他驾着小船出海，本想捕获一些鱼虾改善生活，不料却遭遇了百年不遇的风急浪高。海面上巨浪滔天，狂风怒号，小船如同一片落叶在波涛中颠簸，随时都有倾覆的危险。海子凭借着多年的航海经验和顽强的毅力，与风浪搏斗，最终历经千辛万苦，安全返回了港口，他的故事也在渔村广为流传，成为后人学习的榜样。
Legend has it that there was a fisherman named Haizi who had made his living from fishing for generations. One day, he set out to sea in his small boat, hoping to catch some fish and shrimp to improve his life, but unexpectedly encountered a once-in-a-century storm with strong winds and high waves. On the sea, the waves were monstrous, the wind howled wildly, and the small boat was like a fallen leaf tossed about in the waves, in constant danger of capsizing. Haizi, relying on his years of sailing experience and tenacious perseverance, battled the wind and waves, and finally, after untold hardships, returned safely to the harbor. His story spread widely in the fishing village and became an example for future generations to learn from.
Usage
常用来比喻环境险恶，形势动荡。
Often used to describe a dangerous and turbulent environment.
Examples
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面对风急浪高的市场竞争，我们必须沉着应对。
miàn duì fēng jí làng gāo de shì chǎng jìng zhēng, wǒ men bì xū chén zhào yìng duì.
In the face of fierce market competition, we must remain calm and composed.
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人生道路上，难免会遇到风急浪高的时刻，我们要学会坚持。
rén shēng dào lù shàng, nán miǎn huì yù dào fēng jí làng gāo de shí kè, wǒ men yào xué huì jiān chí
On the road of life, we will inevitably encounter times of great difficulty and hardship, and we must learn to persevere..