towering; majestic; lofty
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
towering; majestic; lofty (of mountains, buildings, etc.)
literaryTypically used in literary or descriptive contexts to emphasize the imposing grandeur of natural landscapes or architecture. Often appears in formal writing or poetic descriptions.
Wēi巍
é峨
de的
qún群
shān山
zài在
yún云
wù雾
zhōng中
ruò若
yǐn隐
ruò若
xiàn现
。
The towering mountains loomed indistinctly in the mist.
Tiān天
ān安
mén门
chéng城
lóu楼
wēi巍
é峨
zhuàng壮
guān观
，
lìng令
rén人
sù肃
rán然
qǐ起
jìng敬
。
The Tiananmen Gate Tower stands majestically and impressively, inspiring awe.
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Kūn昆
lún仑
shān山
mài脉
wēi巍
é峨
tǐng挺
bá拔
，
zhí直
chā插
yún云
xiāo霄
。
The Kunlun mountain range towers loftily and erect, piercing straight into the clouds.
Zhè这
zuò座
wēi巍
é峨
de的
gōng宫
diàn殿
jiàn见
zhèng证
le了
lì历
shǐ史
de的
biān变
qiān迁
。
This majestic palace has witnessed the changes of history.