tǐngbá

挺拔

Word · Adjective

tall and erect; vigorous; forceful

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

tall and erect; upright and towering

Describes mountains, trees, buildings, or human posture that stands tall and straight.

fēng峰
luán峦
tǐng挺
bá拔

The mountain peaks are tall and majestic.

tǐng挺
bá拔
de的
bái白
yáng杨

tall and erect white poplars

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tā他
shēn身
zī姿
tǐng挺
bá拔
 ,
xiàng像
gè个
jūn军
rén人
 。

He stands tall and straight like a soldier.

2.

adjective

vigorous; forceful; strong and powerful

Often describes calligraphy, writing style, brushwork, or physical strength.

bǐ笔
lì力
tǐng挺
bá拔

vigorous and forceful brushwork

tā他
de的
shū书
fǎ法
bǐ笔
lì力
tǐng挺
bá拔
 ,
qì气
shì势
huī恢
hóng宏
 。

His calligraphy is vigorous and forceful with magnificent momentum.

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zhè这
fú幅
huà画
de的
xiàn线
tiáo条
tǐng挺
bá拔
yǒu有
lì力
 。

The lines in this painting are vigorous and powerful.