徫 (wěi) - Majestic, grand, towering — describes something that is

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wěi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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徫 · wěi

Majestic, grand, towering — describes something that is lofty, imposing, or magnificent in appearance.

Majestic, grand, towering — describes something that is

Usage highlights

Majestic and toweringGrand and imposingTall and magnificentLofty and majesticImposing appearanceGrand mountains

Synonyms

  • 伟— great, mighty
  • 巍— towering, lofty
  • 宏— grand, vast

Antonyms

  • 微— small, tiny
  • 卑— low, humble
  • 陋— simple, crude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak appears majestic (山势徫峨).
  • He has a grand and imposing manner (气度徫岸).
  • The ancient temple stands tall and magnificent (古庙徫然).

Collocations

  • Majestic and towering(徫峨)
  • Grand and imposing(徫岸)
  • Tall and magnificent(徫然)
  • Lofty and majestic(徫壮)
  • Imposing appearance(徫观)
  • Grand mountains(徫山)

Idioms

  • Majestic and grand(徫岸宏阔)
  • Towering and magnificent(徫峨壮丽)
  • Grand and imposing manner(气度徫岸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic natural landscapes or imposing architectural structures.
  • Carries connotations of dignity, grandeur, and impressive scale.
  • Less commonly used in modern vernacular compared to more standard terms like 伟 or 巍.

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