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雄伟

xióngwěi

grand; imposing; magnificent

HSK 7-9

Pronunciation

雄xióng2

Second tone: rising

伟wěi3

Third tone: low, then rising

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Usage in this example

Used as an adjective meaning grand, imposing, or magnificent, such as palace architecture that leaves visitors in awe.

Example sentence

这座宫殿的建筑十分雄伟,令人叹为观止。

Zhè zuò gōngdiàn de jiànzhú shífēn xióngwěi, lìng rén tàn wéi guān zhǐ.

The architecture of this palace is magnificent, leaving visitors in awe.

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