the general direction of development or social fashion

the peak of activity, excitement, or development in an event, story, or competition

wave of enthusiasm; craze; upsurge

physical waves or tides of the sea

containing a high level of moisture or humidity, often describing the air, climate, or an environment

A prevailing tide of thought or way of thinking characteristic of a historical period.

craze or fashionable trend

a powerful and momentous social movement or historical change

Chaoshan, region in the east of Guangdong, encompassing the cities of Chaozhou and Shantou, with its own distinct language and culture

Chaozhou, a city in Guangdong and a variant of the Minnan dialect spoken in that region

up-to-date with current trends; stylish or modern

a tide of people

a period of slump, decline, or low morale

a figurative tide, craze, rage, or spree of activity

to be prompted by a sudden impulse, carried away by a whim, or to have a sudden brainstorm

the rising of the sea level or the state of the tide being at its highest point

resistant to moisture or dampness

The physical and emotional peak of sexual excitement or climax.

each new high point replaced by another; having one climax after another, particularly in a narrative, performance, or event

Li Yuanchao (1950-), vice president of PRC from 2013-2018

(of a tide) to ebb or go out

to surge like the tide

to get moist or damp (due to humidity, seepage, etc.)

to become damp or moist again, especially due to humidity

algal bloom

to be overwhelmed by emotions

(of women) to have a menstrual period

menarche; the first occurrence of menstruation

Chaozhou, a prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province

Chaoyang District of Shantou City, Guangdong Province

moisture in the air or within a space; dampness

a flush or reddening of the face, typically due to emotion or health

a tidal bore or a large, steep-fronted wave caused by the tide entering a narrow channel

The smallest tide, occurring when the moon is at its first or third quarter.

(of a tide) to ebb or go out

(of clothing, furniture, walls etc) to get damp by absorbing moisture from the air or the ground

the area of a seashore that is submerged at high tide and exposed at low tide

thoughts or emotions rising and falling like waves in one's mind; a state of mental flux or deep contemplation

energy or power generated from the rise and fall of ocean tides

to absorb moisture from the atmosphere until dissolved in it (chemistry)