酷暑 kù shǔ intense heat / extremely hot weather syn 变本加厉 變本加厲 biàn běn jiā lì lit. change to more severe (idiom) / to become more intense (esp. of shortcoming) / to aggravate / to intensify syn 酌定 zhuó dìng to decide after intense deliberation syn 凄 淒 qī intense cold / frigid / dismal / grim / bleak / sad / mournful 烈火干柴 烈火乾柴 liè huǒ gān chái lit. intense fire to dry wood (idiom) / inferno in a woodpile / fig. consuming passion between lovers 愈演愈烈 yù yǎn yù liè ever more critical / problems get more and more intense syn 热辣辣 熱辣辣 rè là là burning hot / scorching / (of food) spicy hot / (of news, topics etc) sensational / attention-grabbing / emotionally intense syn 强烈愿望 強烈願望 qiáng liè yuàn wàng intense desire 悽 qī intense cold / frigid / dismal / grim / bleak / sad / mournful / variant of 淒|凄, dismal / grim / lamentable / mournful 淒 qī intense cold / frigid / dismal / grim / bleak / sad / mournful / variant of 凄|凄[qi1] 烈怒 liè nù intense rage 稠密等离子体聚焦装置 dense plasma focus / intense plasma focus 鲜烈 鮮烈 xiān liè fresh and intense / vivid 刀光剑影 刀光劍影 dāo guāng jiàn yǐng lit. flash of knives and swords (idiom) / fig. intense conflict syn 黑化 hēi huà to blacken / (slang) to undergo a transformation to a malevolent personality (often, precipitated by intense psychological stress) 哀哀欲绝 āi āi yù jué (idiom) Describes grief so intense that one seems close to death. 闭户读书 閉戶讀書 bì hù dú shū (idiom) To study at home behind closed doors, with intense concentration. 屏气敛息 屏氣斂息 bǐng qì liǎn xī (idiom) To momentarily hold one’s breath because of tension or intense concentration. 屏声息气 屏聲息氣 bǐng shēng xī qì (idiom) To hold one's breath and remain silent. The expression describes an attitude of fearful respect, tension, or intense concentration. 剥床及肤 bō chuáng jí fū (idiom) Originally, the expression referred to harm reaching as far as the skin. It later describes an urgent disaster or intense suffering. 大风大浪 大風大浪 dà fēng dà làng (idiom) Refers to strong winds and huge waves. Figuratively, it denotes major social upheavals and difficult, complex, or intense struggles. syn 大浪淘沙 dà làng táo shā (idiom) A metaphor for the testing and selection that take place in intense struggle or competition: hardship eliminates the weak and brings out the best. 滴水成冰 dī shuǐ chéng bīng (idiom) Describes such intense cold that a drop of water freezes as soon as it falls. It refers to extremely cold weather. syn 抚掌大笑 fǔ zhǎng dà xiào (idiom) To clap one’s hands and laugh heartily. It describes intense joy or amusement. 干柴烈火 乾柴烈火 gān chái liè huǒ (idiom) Describes intense sexual desire between a man and a woman, often in an illicit relationship. By extension, it can also describe highly charged emotions. 肝胆欲碎 gān dǎn yù suì (idiom) Describes extreme grief or intense anger. 甘心首疾 gān xīn shǒu jí (idiom) To willingly suffer even a headache from thinking about the person one loves. Describes intense romantic longing between two people. 骨软筋酥 gǔ ruǎn jīn sū (idiom) Describes extreme weakness in which the whole body and limbs become limp. According to the stated usage, it is especially used to describe intense fear. 归心如箭 歸心如箭 guī xīn rú jiàn (idiom) To long to return home as urgently as an arrow in flight. It describes an intense eagerness to get home. 汗颜无地 hàn yán wú dì (idiom) To feel so deeply ashamed that one does not know where to hide. It describes intense shame and complete embarrassment. 恨如头醋 恨如頭醋 hèn rú tóu cù (idiom) To be utterly hateful and arouse intense resentment. 欢声雷动 huān shēng léi dòng (idiom) The sound of cheers is as loud as thunder. It describes a scene or atmosphere of intense joy and enthusiasm. 魂飞天外 hún fēi tiān wài (idiom) Describes extreme fear or a state in which a person loses all self-control because of a shock or intense stimulation. 激忿填膺 jī fèn tián yīng (idiom) Intense anger fills the chest. It describes extreme indignation. 疾首蹙额 jí shǒu cù é (idiom) To suffer a headache and knit one's brows / by extension, to show intense dislike or hatred. syn 焦金烁石 焦金爍石 jiāo jīn shuò shí (idiom) To melt metal and scorch stone. Describes extremely intense heat or temperatures. 金鼓齐鸣 jīn gǔ qí míng (idiom) War gongs and drums sound together. Describes the tense and intense atmosphere of a battle. 疚心疾首 jiù xīn jí shòu (idiom) To be overwhelmed by guilt and anxiety. It also describes intense sorrow and emotional pain. 慨当以慷 kǎi dāng yǐ kāng (idiom) To be filled with righteousness and ardor, with intense emotion. It has the same meaning as “impassioned” or “fervent.” syn 慷慨悲歌 kāng kǎi bēi gē (idiom) To sing with intense emotion in order to express a solemn, heroic, or tragic feeling. 渴尘万斛 kě chén wàn hú (idiom) Describes an extremely intense longing or expectation, especially deep yearning for someone. 恐慌万状 kǒng huāng wàn zhuàng (idiom) To be extremely frightened and panicked. The expression describes a state of intense alarm. 抠心挖肚 摳心挖肚 kōu xīn wā dù (idiom) To rack one’s brains and make a great effort to think. It describes an especially intense search for ideas or a solution. 枯苗望雨 kū miáo wàng yǔ (idiom) Describes an intense and eager longing or anticipation. 哭天喊地 kū tiān hǎn dì (idiom) To cry and shout at the top of one's voice, usually out of intense pain or grief. 困心衡虑 kùn xīn héng lǜ (idiom) To have one’s mind burdened and one’s thoughts obstructed. It describes intense intellectual effort and painstaking reflection. 流金铄石 流金鑠石 liú jīn shuò shí (idiom) Describes heat so intense that it seems capable of melting gold and stone. It refers to extremely hot weather. syn 目光如炬 mù guāng rú jù (idiom) It describes a bright, intense gaze, especially one charged with anger. It can also refer to keen insight and far-sighted judgment. syn 泣不成声 泣不成聲 qǐ bù chéng shēng (idiom) To sob so hard that one chokes and can no longer make a sound. It describes intense grief. 求贤若渴 求賢若渴 qiú xián ruò kě (idiom) To seek talented people as urgently as a thirsty person seeks water. It describes an intense eagerness to attract and recruit talent. syn 攘来熙往 rǎng lái xī wǎng (idiom) Describes a place where people come and go in large numbers, creating intense bustle and crowding. 人神共愤 人神共憤 rén shén gòng fèn (idiom) Both humans and gods are outraged. It describes extremely intense public indignation. 日甚一日 rì shèn yī rì (idiom) To become increasingly serious or intense with each passing day. 深仇大恨 shēn chóu dà hèn (idiom) Deep hatred and intense resentment between people or groups. syn 铄石流金 鑠石流金 shuò shí liú jīn (idiom) Stones melt and metal flows. It describes unbearably hot weather or intense heat. syn 痛入骨髓 tòng rù gǔ suǐ (idiom) To suffer or feel an emotion to the extreme. It describes intense hatred or grief. 唾壶击碎 唾壺擊碎 tuò hú jī suì (idiom) Since the spittoon was an old-fashioned object, striking it until it broke expresses intense admiration for a literary work. 喜逐颜开 xǐ zhú yán kāi (idiom) Describes intense happiness showing on someone’s face, with a radiant smile. 心醉魂迷 xīn zuì hún mí (idiom) To be utterly captivated and full of admiration. It describes an intense fascination with someone or something. 悬悬而望 xuán xuán ér wàng (idiom) Describes an intense and sustained expectation, with one’s whole mind focused on what one hopes for. 延颈鹤望 yán jǐng hè wàng (idiom) To wait with intense eagerness, stretching one’s neck like a crane. 饮冰内热 yǐn bīng nèi rè (idiom) To be extremely anxious and distressed. It describes intense inner apprehension. 引锥刺股 引錐刺股 yǐn zhuī cì gǔ (idiom) To study with great diligence and perseverance. The expression evokes intense effort devoted to learning. 忧心如捣 yōu xīn rú dǎo (idiom) To be overwhelmed with sorrow, as if something were pounding at one’s heart. It describes intense anxiety. 怨入骨髓 yuàn rù gǔ suǐ (idiom) To harbor an intense, deeply rooted hatred. 云霓之望 yún ní zhī wàng (idiom) Expresses an urgent and intense longing, like that of a drought-stricken people hoping to see clouds that promise rain. 坐不安席 zuò bù ān xí (idiom) To be so worried or preoccupied that one cannot sit peacefully. It describes intense inner agitation and anxiety. 一夜十起 yī yè shí qǐ (idiom) Being so worried that one gets up many times during the night and cannot sleep. It describes intense concern or deep attachment. 一往深情 yī wǎng shēn qíng (idiom) To feel deep and steadfast affection. It can describe an intense, enduring attachment to a person or a thing. 一日三岁 yī rì sān suì (idiom) Describes an intense longing for someone during their absence. 不眠之夜 bù mián zhī yè (idiom) A night spent without sleep. It usually refers to a sleepless night caused by intense excitement or excessive worry. 中情烈烈 zhōng qíng liè liè (idiom) To have intense and ardent feelings. 举踵思慕 jǔ zhǒng sī mù (idiom) To long deeply for someone, as if standing on tiptoe to look for them. It expresses intense yearning. 举踵思望 jǔ zhǒng sī wàng (idiom) To express intense longing or homesickness by standing on tiptoe and looking into the distance. 举首戴目 jǔ shǒu dài mù (idiom) To gaze into the distance while awaiting something, often with eager expectation. It describes an attitude of hope or intense anticipation. 九攻九距 jiǔ gōng jiǔ jù (idiom) Describes highly intense fighting, with repeated attacks and resistance. 人怨神怒 rén yuàn shén nù (idiom) Describes extremely intense public anger. 仇人见面，分外眼红 chóu rén jiàn miàn，fèn wài yǎn hóng (idiom) When enemies come face to face, their mutual anger becomes even more intense. 令人切齿 令人切齒 lìng rén qiè chǐ (idiom) To arouse intense anger and hatred in others. 企予望之 qǐ yú wàng zhī (idiom) To rise onto one’s toes and gaze into the distance. It describes intense and eager anticipation. 企伫之心 qǐ zhù zhī xīn (idiom) Describes an intense longing and eager anticipation for someone or something to arrive. 