反添波澜
“but has instead caused more turmoil to arise.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“The lesson from 17 years ago hasn't brought peace,”
反 添波澜
“but has instead caused more turmoil to arise.”
“It seems we've truly returned to the past.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Water-related metaphors such as 'waves' (波澜) are frequently used in classical Chinese literature to characterize unforeseen sociopolitical unrest or factional chaos.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to stir up trouble; to add waves of turmoil
Use this literary idiom when describing an action that unnecessarily complicates a situation or introduces drama.