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    Describing something as great with 伟大 (wěidà)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    最 + 伟大 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 伟大 (wěidà) means "great" or "mighty" and is used to describe people, achievements, or things of extraordinary significance or grandeur. It carries a strong positive connotation and is often used in formal, literary, or inspirational contexts.

    Examples

    • 她是一位伟大的科学家,为人类做出了巨大贡献。

      tā shì yí wèi wěidà de kēxuéjiā, wèi rénlèi zuòchū le jùdà gòngxiàn.

      She is a great scientist who has made enormous contributions to humanity.

    • 长城是中国古代劳动人民的伟大创造。

      chángchéng shì zhōngguó gǔdài láodòng rénmín de wěidà chuàngzào.

      The Great Wall is a great creation of the ancient Chinese working people.

    • 每一位平凡岗位上的工作者都可以做出伟大的事。

      měi yí wèi píngfán gǎngwèi shàng de gōngzuòzhě dōu kěyǐ zuòchū wěidà de shì.

      Every worker in an ordinary position can accomplish great things.

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