"One of the waves" usually refers to the tenacious vitality in adversity. This word comes from Lu Xun's The True Story of Ah Q. In the novel, Ah Q is a person who is used to failure, but he keeps pulling himself together with the spirit of "one wave after another" and finally gets the life he wants.

Rough Waves also has a strong sense of pride. This expression can be heard on many occasions, such as puppet show in the thunderbolt, Tai Ji Chuan and other cultural activities that give people spiritual strength. It has become a popular slogan to praise yourself or others for their courage, perseverance, struggle and hard work with "one wave after another".

In the Internet age, "one wave after another" has become an Internet culture. Many netizens will use this word when leaving messages in Weibo, forums, post bars and other public places. Nowadays, "a wave of unrest rises again" has become a cultural symbol of young people, representing indomitable fighting spirit in difficulties and conveying courage and hope.