丕 (pī) - Great & grand

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pī ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 一

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丕 · pī

Great;

grand;

distinguished;

used in classical Chinese to denote greatness or importance.

Greatgranddistinguished

Usage highlights

Grand foundationGreat achievementGrand virtueGreat undertakingGrand legacyGreat plan

Synonyms

  • 大— big; great
  • 巨— huge; immense
  • 宏— grand; magnificent

Antonyms

  • 小— small; little
  • 微— tiny; insignificant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The grand foundation (丕基) of the dynasty.
  • He achieved great merit (丕绩).
  • The emperor's grand virtue (丕德).

Collocations

  • Grand foundation(丕基)
  • Great achievement(丕绩)
  • Grand virtue(丕德)
  • Great undertaking(丕业)
  • Grand legacy(丕烈)
  • Great plan(丕图)

Idioms

  • Grand foundation and great undertaking(丕基大业)
  • Great achievement and grand legacy(丕绩烈业)
  • Grand virtue and illustrious name(丕德显名)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese texts to denote greatness, especially in reference to imperial or noble achievements.
  • Appears in historical names and titles to convey grandeur and distinction.

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