adjective HSK 4
Traditional 偉大
wěi
great · grand · magnificent

Meaning

伟大 describes something or someone of exceptional importance, nobility, or achievement. It conveys a sense of grandeur and profound significance, often used for historical figures, nations, ideals, or accomplishments that have lasting impact.

Usage

This word carries serious weight and is typically reserved for truly significant subjects like revolutionary leaders (伟大的领袖), national achievements, or profound ideals. It's not used casually for everyday things. Common in formal, political, and historical contexts. Overuse can sound propagandistic or insincere.

Examples

  1. 01
    毛泽东被称为伟大的革命家。
    Máo Zédōng bèi chēng wéi wěi de mìng jiā.
    Mao Zedong is called a great revolutionary.
  2. 02
    中华民族的伟大复兴是我们的目标。
    Zhōng huá mín de wěi xīng shì men de biāo.
    The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is our goal.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 伟大的领袖
    wěi de lǐng xiù
    great leader
  • 伟大复兴
    wěi xīng
    great rejuvenation
  • 伟大成就
    wěi chéng jiù
    great achievement
  • 伟大事业
    wěi shì
    great cause/undertaking

Antonyms

Origin

伟 originally referred to physical tallness or imposing stature, while 大 means big. Together they intensify the meaning to indicate something not just large but extraordinarily significant and admirable.

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