wēi
巍
towering; lofty
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
towering; lofty; majestic (describing mountains or buildings)
literaryTypically used in formal or literary contexts to describe the grand and imposing appearance of mountains, structures, or occasionally abstract concepts.
Yuǎn远
chù处
shì是
wēi巍
é峨
de的
qún群
shān山
。
In the distance are towering mountains.
Gù故
gōng宫
de的
jiàn建
zhù筑
xiǎn显
dé得
wēi巍
rán然
zhuàng壮
guān观
。
The architecture of the Forbidden City appears majestically spectacular.
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Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
chéng城
bǎo堡
yì屹
lì立
zài在
shān山
diān巅
，
qì气
shì势
wēi巍
wēi巍
。
This ancient castle stands atop the mountain peak with a towering majesty.
Tā他
zài在
xué学
shù术
jiè界
shù树
lì立
le了
wēi巍
wēi巍
de的
fēng丰
bēi碑
。
He has erected a lofty monument in the academic world.
Tài泰
shān山
yǐ以
qí其
wēi巍
rán然
zhī之
zī姿
wén闻
míng名
yú于
shì世
。
Mount Tai is famous worldwide for its majestic stature.