Definition
雄伟 (xióng wěi) describes something powerfully grand and imposing, like a mountain or palace that inspires awe. It emphasizes solid, majestic strength, while 宏伟 (hóng wěi) focuses on the scale of a plan or building, and 壮丽 (zhuàng lì) adds a sense of brilliant beauty for views or scenery.
adjective
majesticmagnificentgrand
Easily confused
- 宏伟hóng wěilook-alikegrand, magnificent, imposing
Examples
- 雄伟。Zhè zuò gōngdiàn fēicháng xióng wěi.This palace is very magnificent.
- 雄伟。xióng wěi de shānmài ràng rén jīngtàn.The majestic mountain range is breathtaking.
- 雄伟。Tā yǒu yí gè xióng wěi de jìhuà.He has a grand plan.
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