cǐ此thisqǐ起risebǐ彼thatfú伏fall
Rising one after another; occurring continuously.
Literal meaning
this (此) — rise (起) — that (彼) — fall (伏)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing a continuous series of events.
Examples
Hǎilàng cǐqǐ-bǐfú.海浪此起彼伏。
The waves rose and fell continuously.
Huānhūshēng cǐqǐ-bǐfú.欢呼声此起彼伏。
Cheers rose one after another.
Usage & nuances
Describes a continuous or recurring pattern.
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