📖 Meaning
The sound shakes the roof tiles of a house. It describes a shout or cry that is extremely loud, powerful, and overwhelming. The idiom conveys a sense of tremendous vocal force that can physically vibrate buildings.
📜 Origin Story
This idiom originates from Sima Qian's "Records of the Grand Historian" (史记), in the biography of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru during the Warring States period. When the Qin army encamped west of Wu'an, they drilled their troops with thundering war drums so intense that the roof tiles of every house in Wu'an were set vibrating. The phrase later became a vivid metaphor for any overwhelmingly loud and forceful voice or outcry.
💡 Example Usage
将士们齐声高呼，声振屋瓦，气势如虹。
The soldiers shouted in unison, their voices so thunderous they shook the roof tiles, their morale soaring like a rainbow.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 声振屋瓦
- Pinyin: shēng zhèn wū wǎ
- Literal Translation: voice, shake, house, tiles
- Category: Power
- Characters: 4