弉 (zàng) - Large, grand, magnificent — an archaic character used

弉Tone 4

zàng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

弉 · zàng

Large, grand, magnificent — an archaic character used to describe something of great size or grandeur.

Large, grand, magnificent — an archaic character used

Usage highlights

Magnificent and beautifulGrand and largeMajestic and solemnGrand ceremonyMagnificent appearanceGrand style

Synonyms

  • 大— big, large
  • 巨— huge, gigantic
  • 宏— grand, magnificent
  • 伟— great, mighty

Antonyms

  • 小— small, little
  • 微— tiny, minute
  • 细— fine, slender

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient temple was grand and magnificent (弉丽).
  • He described the palace as magnificent (弉大).
  • The ceremony had a grand atmosphere (弉严).

Collocations

  • Magnificent and beautiful(弉丽)
  • Grand and large(弉大)
  • Majestic and solemn(弉严)
  • Grand ceremony(弉礼)
  • Magnificent appearance(弉貌)
  • Grand style(弉格)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 弉 is an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in classical texts and Buddhist scriptures to describe grandeur.
  • The character shares similarities with 奘 (zàng/zhuǎng) meaning 'sturdy' or 'large'.

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