Definitions
(adjective)
grand; prosperous
(verb)
to swell; to bulge
(noun)
sound of drums
Etymology
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The character 隆, structured with the landform radical 阝 on the left and a phonetic element on the right, originally denoted physical height or elevated terrain, as seen in its early usage. Over time, its meaning broadened to encompass figurative senses of prosperity and grandeur, such as in terms describing thriving businesses or solemn ceremonies, marking a transition from tangible to abstract applications within the language.
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这个仪式很隆重。
隆重的婚礼让人难忘。
隆冬时节天气寒冷。
雷声隆隆地响着。
公司举行了隆重的开业典礼。
隆胸手术需要谨慎考虑。
隆基绿能是知名企业。
在隆重的国宴上，总统发表了重要讲话。