hung4 wai5雄偉雄伟
Jyutpinghung4 wai5
Yalehùhng wáih
Definition
Grand, magnificent, or imposing in size and power.
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How it's used
Describes structures or landscapes that evoke a sense of awe through their sheer scale and imposing presence. It is almost exclusively reserved for inanimate objects like mountains, monuments, or grand architecture rather than people. Using it to describe a person would sound unnatural and overly literary.
Examples
This mountain looks so magnificent.
Do you think this building is magnificent?
Related words
Common phrases
magnificent and spectacular
magnificent building
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person's physical appearance or personality, as it is strictly reserved for grand, inanimate objects. For people, words like 高大 or 威武 are more appropriate depending on the context.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
