Definitions

háo (adjective) grand; magnificent; heroic
háo (adjective) wealthy; powerful

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "豪" finds its etymological origins in representing a bristled boar, a concept visually encapsulated by its structure which places the component for "high" (高) above that for "pig" (豕), initially denoting an animal of imposing physical presence. From this specific zoological reference, the term's application broadened metaphorically to describe entities exhibiting similar qualities of dominance and exceptional stature, such as influential leaders or manifestations of great power. This semantic progression effectively transferred the attributes of the animal to human and abstract realms, leading to its contemporary associations with heroism, formidable talent, and lavish abundance, while its graphical construction has persisted without significant alteration.

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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Example Sentences Hide

这家酒店很华。

Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn hěn háohuá.

This hotel is very luxurious.

他买了一辆车。

Tā mǎi le yī liàng háochē.

He bought a luxury car.

他的性格很爽。

Tā de xìnggé hěn háoshuǎng.

His personality is very straightforward and generous.

那位富非常有钱。

Nà wèi fùháo fēicháng yǒu qián.

That wealthy person is very rich.

她的画风放不羁。

Tā de huàfēng háofàng bù jī.

Her painting style is bold and unrestrained.

年轻人充满情壮志。

Niánqīng rén chōngmǎn háoqíng zhuàngzhì.

Young people are full of lofty aspirations and heroic feelings.

历史上有许多杰。

Lìshǐ shàng yǒu xǔduō háojié.

There have been many heroes in history.

他的歌声迈而有力。

Tā de gēshēng háomài ér yǒulì.

His singing is heroic and powerful.