Definition
宏伟 (hóngwěi) describes something grand and magnificent in scale, typically applied to buildings, projects, or achievements. Compared to 宏大 (broad scope, e.g. of a plan) and 雄伟 (majestic, especially for natural or architectural forms), 宏伟 emphasizes the impressive grandeur of human-made structures and visions.
adjective
grandmagnificentimposing
Easily confused
- 雄伟xióng wěilook-alikemajestic, magnificent, grand
Examples
- 宏伟，。Zhè zuò dàqiáo shífēn hóng wěi, shì chéngshì de biāozhìxìng jiànzhù.This bridge is very grand; it's a landmark building of the city.
- 宏伟。Tāmen tíchū le yí gè hóng wěi de fāzhǎn lántú.They put forward a magnificent blueprint for development.
- 宏伟，。Gùgōng de jiànzhùqún qìshì hóng wěi, lìng rén zhènhàn.The architectural complex of the Forbidden City is imposing and awe-inspiring.
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