Definition
伟岸 describes someone's imposing stature — tall and robust — and is used in literary contexts (e.g. 伟岸的身躯). It also extends to describe achievements or qualities as 'brilliant and outstanding' in formal writing. The word carries a poetic, elevated tone; for everyday physical height, use 高大 instead.
s.v.
(formal) tall and robuststalwart (of a person's physique)(literary) brilliant and outstanding (of achievements, character)
Examples
- 伟岸，。Tā shēncái wěi àn, zhàn zài rénqún zhōng tèbié xiǎnyǎn.He is tall and robust, standing out conspicuously in the crowd.
- 伟岸。Zhè wèi yīngxióng de wěi àn xíngxiàng yǒngyuǎn liú zài le rénmen xīnzhōng.This hero's stalwart image will forever remain in people's hearts.
- 伟岸，。Tā de wénxué chéngjiù shífēn wěi àn, bèi yù wéi shītán tàidǒu.His literary achievements are brilliant and outstanding; he is hailed as a titan of poetry.
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