- 心潮起伏 xīncháoqǐfú emotions like a surging tideEmotions or thoughts that are surging and unsettled; a tidal surge of emotions.
- 思潮起伏 sīcháoqǐfú thoughts surging in the mind(idiom) many different thoughts or feelings coming to mind at once; to be full of conflicting or disquieting thoughts
- 波澜起伏 bōlánqǐfú full of twists and turnsHaving one climax follow another; full of dramatic shifts and developments (used of a story, piece of writing, or life events)