宏
grand; flood; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
grand; magnificent; vast
formalUsed to describe scale, scale, ambition or momentum.
This building has grand scale and magnificent momentum.
We jointly drew the grand blueprint for national development.
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He has harbored a grand wish to serve his country since childhood.
This wide and grand road connects the east and west ends of the city.
His speech is full of grand ideals and firm beliefs.
noun
flood; big flood
formalThis meaning is often used in compound words or fixed phrases, not used alone in modern standard Chinese.
The flood disaster last summer caused huge losses to the local area.
The flood control project effectively withstood the flood water during the flood season.
noun
surname Hong
neutralUsed as a family name, capitalized when used as a proper noun.
Professor Hong is a well-known scholar at our university.
My neighbor's surname is Hong, everyone calls him Uncle Hong.