- 波涛汹涌 bōtāoxiōngyǒng surging waves(of water) roaring sea; huge waves surging forth violently
- 波涛磷磷 bōtāolínlín crystalline wavescrystalline waves; sparkling or glistening water
- 波涛粼粼 bōtāolínlín glimmering wavesshimmering or crystalline waves; used to describe the appearance of sunlight or moonlight reflecting off a body of water