宏伟 hóngwěi grand
grand; imposing; magnificent
How to remember 宏伟: 宏 vast + 伟 great = grand.
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How it is used
- Grand and imposing in scale - 宏伟的建筑 (hóngwěi de jiànzhù) a magnificent building; also 宏伟的目标/蓝图 grand goals/blueprint.
- Used for physically or conceptually large, awe-inspiring things (structures, plans, visions), not for beautiful small things.
- Warmer/grander than plain 大; contrast 雄伟 (xióngwěi) which leans toward majestic natural or towering objects like mountains.