Definitions

hóng (adjective) great; magnificent
hóng (adjective) macro

Etymology phono-semantic

building

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About

The character 宏 is a phono-semantic compound incorporating the roof radical 宀 to suggest a building or space and the component 厷 which historically provided phonetic guidance. Etymologically, it conveyed the idea of physical expansiveness, particularly in relation to structures, and this core sense of broadness or greatness has persisted over time without substantial shift. While its application has expanded to modify abstract nouns, indicating magnitude or comprehensiveness, the character's form and fundamental meaning have remained unchanged, sustaining its role in expressing concepts of scale and grandeur.

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这个计划很大。

Zhège jìhuà hěn hóngdà.

This plan is very grand.

大的建筑令人惊叹。

Hóngdà de jiànzhù lìng rén jīngtàn.

The grand architecture is amazing.

他从观角度分析问题。

Tā cóng hóngguān jiǎodù fēnxī wèntí.

He analyzes problems from a macro perspective.

公司制定了大的发展目标。

Gōngsī zhìdìngle hóngdà de fāzhǎn mùbiāo.

The company has set grand development goals.

这幅画展现了伟的自然景观。

Zhè fú huà zhǎnxiànle hóngwěi de zìrán jǐngguān.

This painting displays a magnificent natural landscape.

观经济政策的影响下,市场逐渐稳定。

Zài hóngguān jīngjì zhèngcè de yǐngxiǎng xià, shìchǎng zhújiàn wěndìng.

Under the influence of macroeconomic policies, the market gradually stabilizes.

他的演讲亮有力,感动了所有听众。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng hóngliàng yǒulì, gǎndòngle suǒyǒu tīngzhòng.

His speech was loud and powerful, moving all the audience.

为了实现图大志,他坚持不懈地努力。

Wèile shíxiàn hóngtú dàzhì, tā jiānchí bùxiè de nǔlì.

In order to achieve his grand ambitions, he perseveres tirelessly.