The word **浪潮** is a classic example of a parallel or coordinative compound in Chinese, formed by combining two semantically related characters: **浪** (làng), meaning "wave," and **潮** (cháo), meaning "tide" or "current." Both characters independently refer to powerful movements of water. When joined, they create a new, more abstract and impactful concept that metaphorically signifies a "tidal wave" or a powerful surging trend, such as a technological revolution or social movement. This formation follows the common Chinese morphological pattern where two synonyms or near-synonyms are paired to reinforce and broaden the meaning, resulting in a term that is greater than the sum of its parts.