vast (of water); grand; magnificent
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
vast and expansive (of water surfaces)
literaryDescribes lakes, rivers, or seas that are wide and boundless. Classical/literary usage.
Hú湖
shuǐ水
yāng泱
yāng泱
，
yī一
wàng望
wú无
jì际
。
The lake water stretches vast and boundless as far as the eye can see.
Jiāng江
shuǐ水
yāng泱
yāng泱
，
dōng东
liú流
bù不
xī息
。
The river flows vast and mighty, ceaselessly eastward.
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Wàng望
yāng泱
yāng泱
zhī之
hú湖
，
xīn心
kuàng旷
shén神
yí怡
。
Gazing upon the vast lake, one's heart opens and spirit soars.
adjective
magnificent; grand; imposing (of spirit, power, or bearing)
literaryOften used to describe a great country, majestic power, or noble bearing. Commonly seen in the phrase 泱泱大国 (a great and powerful country).
Yāng泱
yāng泱
dà大
guó国
，
lǐ礼
yí仪
zhī之
bāng邦
。
A great and magnificent nation, a land of ritual and propriety.
Kàn看
tā他
yāng泱
yāng泱
qì气
dù度
，
jué绝
fēi非
děng等
xián闲
zhī之
bèi辈
。
Judging by his magnificent bearing, he is certainly no ordinary person.
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Yāng泱
yāng泱
huá华
xià夏
，
lì历
shǐ史
yōu悠
jiǔ久
。
The magnificent Chinese civilization boasts a long and venerable history.