礡 (bó) - Vast, extensive, boundless — used in the word
礡 · bó
Vast, extensive, boundless — used in the word 磅礴 (páng bó) meaning majestic, grand, or overwhelming in scale.
Vast, extensive, boundless — used in the word
Usage highlights
Majestic and grandOverwhelming momentumGrand and magnificentVast and mightyGrand and spectacular
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The mountains are majestic and grand (气势磅礴).
- His spirit is vast and boundless (气势磅礴).
- The poem has a grand and imposing style (风格磅礴).
Collocations
- Majestic and grand(气势磅礴)
- Overwhelming momentum(气势磅礴)
- Grand and magnificent(磅礴大气)
- Vast and mighty(磅礴之势)
- Grand and spectacular(磅礴壮观)
Idioms
- Majestic and grand(气势磅礴)
- With overwhelming momentum(大气磅礴)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily appears in the compound word 磅礴, describing things of immense scale and grandeur.
- Often used in literary contexts to describe natural landscapes, artistic works, or spiritual states.
- Carries connotations of cosmic vastness and natural power in Chinese aesthetic tradition.