tall and large; lofty and great
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
tall and large; imposing in stature
Used to describe both physical objects and people's build. It carries a generally positive connotation of impressiveness.
Zhè这
zuò座
gāo高
dà大
hóng宏
wěi伟
de的
jiàn建
zhù筑
shì是
chéng城
shì市
de的
dì地
biāo标
。
This tall and imposing building is a landmark of the city.
Tā他
de的
shēn身
cái材
fēi非
cháng常
gāo高
dà大
，
zài在
rén人
qún群
zhōng中
hěn很
xiǎn显
yǎn眼
。
His build is very tall and large, making him stand out in a crowd.
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Yuàn院
zi子
lǐ里
yǒu有
yī一
kē棵
gāo高
dà大
de的
wú梧
tóng桐
shù树
。
There is a tall and big parasol tree in the yard.
adjective
old; advanced in years (archaic usage)
archaicThis sense is archaic and rarely used in modern Mandarin, appearing primarily in classical or historical texts and dialogues.
Lǎo老
fū夫
nián年
jì纪
gāo高
dà大
，
kǒng恐
bù不
néng能
yuǎn远
xíng行
。
I am old and advanced in years, afraid I cannot travel far.