俣 (yǔ) - Large, grand, imposing (in appearance) & used primarily in the classical term 俣俣 meaning

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俣 · yǔ

Large, grand, imposing (in appearance);

used primarily in the classical term 俣俣 meaning grand and imposing.

Large, grand, imposing (in appearance)used primarily in the classical term 俣俣 meaning

Usage highlights

Grand and imposingImposing appearanceLarge statureMajestic presenceStately figure

Synonyms

  • 伟— great, large
  • 魁— chief, leader; stalwart
  • 硕— large, great

Antonyms

  • 渺— tiny, insignificant
  • 微— small, minute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The warrior appeared grand and imposing (俣俣).
  • His stature was large and impressive (硕人俣俣).
  • The ancient text describes a person of imposing appearance (俣俣其人).

Collocations

  • Grand and imposing(俣俣)
  • Imposing appearance(俣俣之貌)
  • Large stature(硕人俣俣)
  • Majestic presence(俣俣英姿)
  • Stately figure(俣俣之躯)

Idioms

  • Grand and imposing(俣俣)
  • The beauty is tall and grand(硕人俣俣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese poetry, most notably in the Book of Songs (诗经) describing imposing physical presence.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular but preserved in literary contexts and names for its classical elegance.

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