俁 (yǔ) - Large & grand

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yǔ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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俁 · yǔ

Large;

grand;

majestic appearance (archaic usage, primarily found in classical texts).

Largegrandmajestic appearance (archaic usage, primarily found in classical

Usage highlights

Grand appearanceMajestic bearingImposing figureLarge and impressiveStately presence

Synonyms

  • 大— big; large
  • 偉— great; mighty
  • 魁— stalwart; chief

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The minister appeared grand and imposing (俁俁).
  • He described the warrior's majestic stature (俁然).
  • The classical text mentions a grand appearance (俁俁乎).

Collocations

  • Grand appearance(俁俁)
  • Majestic bearing(俁然)
  • Imposing figure(俁俁之貌)
  • Large and impressive(俁大)
  • Stately presence(俁俁乎)

Idioms

  • Grand and imposing appearance(俁俁其容)
  • Majestic and dignified(俁然有威)
  • Large and impressive figure(俁俁之軀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts and poetry, describing impressive physical stature or majestic bearing.
  • Considered an archaic character in modern Chinese, rarely used in contemporary writing or speech.
  • Often associated with descriptions of heroic figures or noble appearances in classical literature.

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