偉 (wěi) - Great & grand

偉Tone 3

wěi ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

偉 · wěi

Great;

grand;

mighty;

magnificent;

used to describe something of extraordinary size, achievement, or importance.

Greatgrandmighty

Usage highlights

Great personMagnificent achievementGrand and majesticGreat and profoundHeroic featGrand ambition

Synonyms

  • 大— big; great
  • 宏— grand; vast
  • 雄— heroic; mighty

Antonyms

  • 小— small; little
  • 微— tiny; insignificant
  • 卑— lowly; humble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a great leader (偉大的領袖).
  • The magnificent building stands tall (宏偉的建築).
  • She has achieved great accomplishments (偉大的成就).
  • We admire his heroic spirit (偉大的精神).

Collocations

  • Great person(偉人)
  • Magnificent achievement(偉業)
  • Grand and majestic(雄偉)
  • Great and profound(偉大)
  • Heroic feat(偉績)
  • Grand ambition(偉志)

Idioms

  • Great talent and bold vision(雄才偉略)
  • Magnificent and extraordinary(宏偉壯麗)
  • Great achievements and remarkable feats(豐功偉績)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used to describe emperors, heroes, and people of great virtue or achievement.
  • In modern usage, often applied to national heroes, revolutionary leaders, and significant historical figures.
  • Frequently appears in names to express parents' hope for their child to achieve greatness.

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