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堂堂

Word · Adjective

dignified; magnificent; formidable

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Meanings

3 senses · 10 examples
1.

adjective

dignified and imposing; majestic in appearance

Commonly used in the idiom 仪表堂堂 to describe a person's dignified and impressive appearance.

Zhè这
wèi位
jūn军
guān官
zhǎng长
de得
yí仪
biǎo表
táng堂
táng堂
 ,
shí十
fēn分
wēi威
wǔ武
 。

This officer has a dignified and imposing appearance, looking very majestic.

Tā他
kàn看
shàng上
qù去
yí仪
biǎo表
táng堂
táng堂
 ,
hěn很
yǒu有
lǐng领
dǎo导
fēng风
fàn范
 。

He looks dignified and impressive, bearing the air of a leader.

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Zhè这
wèi位
xīn新
láng郎
yí仪
biǎo表
táng堂
táng堂
 ,
xīn新
niáng娘
měi美
lì丽
dòng动
rén人
 。

The groom looks dignified and handsome, while the bride is beautiful and charming.

2.

adjective

ambitious and high-spirited; possessing great pride and integrity

Used to describe people with ambition, backbone, or national pride. Often appears in phrases like 堂堂中华儿女.

Wǒ我
men们
dōu都
shì是
táng堂
táng堂
zhōng中
huá华
ér儿
nǚ女
 ,
yào要
wèi为
guó国
jiā家
zhēng争
guāng光
 。

We are all proud sons and daughters of China; we must bring glory to our nation.

Táng堂
táng堂
qī七
chǐ尺
nán男
ér儿
 ,
zěn怎
néng能
xiàng向
kùn困
nan难
dī低
tóu头
 ?

How could a man of stature and spirit bow down to difficulties?

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Zuò做
rén人
yào要
táng堂
táng堂
zhèng正
zhèng正
 ,
bù不
néng能
tōu偷
tōu偷
mō摸
mō摸
 。

One must be upright and honest, not sneaky and secretive.

Táng堂
táng堂
zhōng中
guó国
 ,
qǐ岂
huì会
wèi畏
jù惧
rèn任
hé何
tiǎo挑
zhàn战
 ?

How could mighty China fear any challenge?

3.

adjective

formidable and powerful; impressive in strength or array

formal

Used in formal or literary contexts to describe military formations, powerful teams, or overwhelming force.

Dí敌
jūn军
bǎi摆
chū出
le了
táng堂
táng堂
zhī之
zhèn阵
 ,
zhǔn准
bèi备
jué决
zhàn战
 。

The enemy army deployed in a formidable battle array, preparing for the decisive battle.

Zhè这
zhī支
duì队
wu伍
zhèn阵
róng容
táng堂
táng堂
 ,
qì气
shì势
rú如
hóng虹
 。

This team has an impressive and powerful lineup with soaring momentum.

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Táng堂
táng堂
dà大
jūn军
 ,
hào浩
hào浩
dàng荡
dàng荡
xiàng向
dōng东
jìn进
fā发
 。

The mighty army marched eastward with grandeur and momentum.