厖 (páng) - Large, great & massive

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páng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

厖 · páng

Large, great;

massive;

mixed, confused;

also used in ancient texts to describe something grand or imposing.

Large, greatmassivemixed, confused

Usage highlights

Massive stoneGrand appearanceMixed and confusedGreat virtueImposing mannerGrand harmony

Synonyms

  • 大— big, large
  • 巨— huge, gigantic
  • 庞— huge, enormous (simplified form)

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The massive stone (厖石) stood at the entrance.
  • He had a grand and imposing appearance (形貌厖然).
  • Ancient texts describe a state of grand confusion (厖杂).
  • The room was filled with a mixed collection (厖杂的收藏).

Collocations

  • Massive stone(厖石)
  • Grand appearance(厖然)
  • Mixed and confused(厖杂)
  • Great virtue(厖德)
  • Imposing manner(厖貌)
  • Grand harmony(厖和)

Idioms

  • Mixed and without order(厖杂无章)
  • Grand and virtuous(德厖厚)
  • Massive and solid(厖固)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe grandeur and massiveness.
  • Appears in ancient texts to denote something imposing or majestic.
  • Sometimes used in philosophical contexts to describe mixed or confused states.

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