Meaning
宏大 describes something that is impressively large in scale, scope, or ambition. It emphasizes grandeur and magnificence, often used for abstract concepts like plans, goals, or visions, as well as physical structures or scenes. The term carries a positive connotation of impressiveness and nobility.
Usage
宏大 is commonly used in formal or literary contexts to describe ambitious plans, grand visions, magnificent architecture, or sweeping narratives. It often appears in descriptions of historical events, large-scale projects, epic stories, or impressive scenery. Native speakers use it to convey admiration for something's impressive scale or scope.
Examples
- 01这是一个规模宏大的工程项目。.This is a grand-scale engineering project.
- 02他提出了一个宏大的发展计划。.He proposed a grand development plan.
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Common collocations
- 宏大的目标grand goal
- 宏大叙事grand narrative
- 规模宏大grand in scale
- 宏大的场面grand scene
Antonyms
Origin
宏 originally means 'vast' or 'broad' and appears in classical Chinese texts. Combined with 大 (big), the compound emphasizes exceptional grandeur and scale.