雄 (xióng) - Male & masculine

雄Tone 2

xióng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

雄 · xióng

Male;

masculine;

powerful;

mighty;

grand;

heroic;

outstanding person or state.

Malemasculinepowerful

Usage highlights

HeroMale and femaleMajesticPowerful nationAmbitiousOutstanding talent

Synonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 刚— firm, strong
  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 英— hero, outstanding

Antonyms

  • 雌— female, feminine
  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 柔— soft, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lion is a male animal (雄狮).
  • He has a heroic spirit (英雄气概).
  • This is a magnificent building (雄伟的建筑).
  • The team achieved a great victory (雄胜).

Collocations

  • Hero(英雄)
  • Male and female(雌雄)
  • Majestic(雄伟)
  • Powerful nation(雄国)
  • Ambitious(雄心)
  • Outstanding talent(雄才)

Idioms

  • Heroic spirit and great plans(雄才大略)
  • Distinguish between male and female(决一雌雄)
  • Heroes emerge(英雄辈出)
  • Grand and magnificent(雄伟壮观)
  • Heroic and outstanding(英雄豪杰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, '雄' represents masculinity, strength and leadership.
  • Often used to describe heroes, outstanding figures and majestic landscapes.
  • Frequently appears in historical texts praising military commanders and statesmen.
  • In the yin-yang concept, '雄' corresponds to yang, representing the active and strong principle.

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