wěi

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Character · Adjective · NounTraditional偉

great; magnificent; outstanding

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Meanings

4 senses · 8 examples
1.

adjective

tall and sturdy; physically imposing

Describes physical stature or appearance.

Tā他
shēn身
cái材
wěi伟
àn岸
 ,
zhàn站
zài在
rén人
qún群
zhōng中
hěn很
xiǎn显
yǎn眼
 。

He is tall and imposing, standing out clearly in the crowd.

Zhè这
zuò座
diāo雕
xiàng像
zào造
xíng型
kuí魁
wěi伟
 。

This statue has a magnificent and towering form.

2.

adjective

grand; magnificent; large-scale

Used for abstract concepts like architecture, plans, or forces.

Zhè这
zuò座
chéng城
shì市
yǒu有
xǔ许
duō多
hóng宏
wěi伟
de的
jiàn建
zhù筑
 。

This city has many magnificent buildings.

Wǒ我
men们
yào要
wèi为
shí实
xiàn现
zhè这
gè个
wěi伟
dà大
de的
mù目
biāo标
ér而
nǔ努
lì力
 。

We must work hard to achieve this great goal.

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Zì自
rán然
jiè界
de的
wěi伟
lì力
ràng让
rén人
jìng敬
wèi畏
 。

The mighty power of nature inspires awe.

3.

adjective

outstanding; remarkable; excellent

Used for achievements, contributions, or arguments.

Zhè这
wèi位
kē科
xué学
jiā家
wèi为
rén人
lèi类
zuò做
chū出
le了
wěi伟
jì绩
 。

This scientist made remarkable achievements for humanity.

Tā他
de的
wěi伟
lùn论
ràng让
rén人
shēn深
sī思
 。

His outstanding discourse gives people much to ponder.

4.

noun

surname Wei

Used as a family name.

Wěi伟
xiān先
sheng生
shì是
wǒ我
men们
de的
xīn新
kè客
hù户
 。

Mr. Wei is our new client.