伟 (wěi) - great & mighty

伟Tone 3

wěi ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

万响

伟 · wěi

great;

mighty;

grand;

extraordinary;

outstanding

greatmightygrand

Usage highlights

Great manMagnificentGrand undertakingMajesticOutstanding talentTall and sturdy

Synonyms

  • 大— big; great
  • 雄— heroic; mighty
  • 豪— heroic; grand

Antonyms

  • 小— small; insignificant
  • 微— tiny; minute
  • 弱— weak; feeble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a great man (伟人).
  • The magnificent achievement (伟大的成就).
  • A grand undertaking (伟业).
  • He has a tall and sturdy physique (身材伟岸).

Collocations

  • Great man(伟人)
  • Magnificent(伟大)
  • Grand undertaking(伟业)
  • Majestic(雄伟)
  • Outstanding talent(伟才)
  • Tall and sturdy(伟岸)

Idioms

  • Magnificent and extraordinary(雄伟奇特)
  • Majestic and grand(宏伟壮观)
  • Great talent and bold vision(雄才伟略)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used to describe people of exceptional moral character and outstanding achievements.
  • Commonly used in names to express parents' hope for their children to achieve great things.
  • Frequently appears in historical records praising emperors, generals, and sages.

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