wéiwéi

嵬嵬

Word · Adjective

tall; lofty; towering

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples

adjective

tall; lofty; towering; majestic

literary

Literary term used to describe mountains, buildings, or other imposing structures of great height. Often appears in classical or formal written contexts.

Xī西

wàng望

Tài太

bái白

zhī之

wéi嵬

xī兮

。

Gazing westward at the towering majesty of Mount Taibai.

Gōng宫

diàn殿

wéi嵬

，

gāo高

sǒng耸

rù入

yún云

。

The palace was towering and majestic, rising high into the clouds.

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Shān山

shì势

wéi嵬

，

lìng令

rén人

wàng望

ér而

shēng生

wèi畏

。

The mountain rose tall and imposing, inspiring awe in those who beheld it.