If West Lake could be compared to a gentle and graceful young maiden, then the tides of Qiantang could have for a fitting simile a fearless, all-conquering hero that would allow nothing to stand in his way.

• 在游人面前，假如把西湖比作淑女，仪态温文雅致，那么，钱塘江潮则声势显赫，一副英雄气概。