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    Expressing 'majestic' or 'grand' with 雄伟 (xióngwěi)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    雄伟 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 雄伟 (xióngwěi) means 'majestic,' 'grand,' or 'imposing.' It describes something that inspires awe through its size, beauty, or grandeur, such as mountains, buildings, or creatures. For example, 雄伟的大鸟 means 'a majestic large bird.'

    Examples

    • 这座雄伟的古城墙已有六百年历史。

      Zhè zuò xióngwěi de gǔ chéngqiáng yǐ yǒu liùbǎi nián lìshǐ.

      This magnificent ancient city wall has a history of six hundred years.

    • 远处的雪山看起来十分雄伟。

      Yuǎnchù de xuěshān kàn qǐlái shífēn xióngwěi.

      The snow-capped mountains in the distance look very magnificent.

    • 他们建造了一座雄伟的大桥。

      Tāmen jiànzào le yí zuò xióngwěi de dàqiáo.

      They built a magnificent bridge.

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