Meaning
壮丽 describes something that is both grand in scale and beautiful in appearance, conveying a sense of awe-inspiring magnificence. It commonly refers to natural landscapes, architecture, or scenes that are impressively large and visually stunning. The word combines the concepts of strength and beauty.
Usage
壮丽 is a formal and somewhat literary adjective most often used in written Chinese or formal speech to describe landscapes, scenery, buildings, historical events, or accomplishments. It carries a positive, uplifting tone and is rarely used in casual conversation. Common patterns include 壮丽的景色 (magnificent scenery) and 壮丽辉煌 (magnificent and glorious).
Examples
- 01长城是中国最壮丽的古建筑之一。.The Great Wall is one of China's most magnificent ancient structures.
- 02站在山顶上，我们欣赏到了壮丽的日出景象。, .Standing on the mountaintop, we appreciated the magnificent sunrise scene.
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Common collocations
- 壮丽的景色magnificent scenery
- 壮丽山河magnificent mountains and rivers
- 壮丽辉煌magnificent and glorious
- 壮丽的画卷magnificent picture/panorama
Antonyms
Origin
壮 originally meant strong or robust, while 丽 meant beautiful. Together they create a compound expressing the idea of grand beauty or magnificent splendor.