Definitions

wēi (adjective) lofty; towering

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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The character "巍" is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the semantic component 山, indicating its association with mountains, and the phonetic component 魏, which guides its pronunciation. Etymologically, it initially denoted high or lofty mountain peaks, with its meaning later broadening to describe anything imposing or majestic, such as grand structures or abstract concepts of greatness. The character's form has consistently integrated these components to convey its core idea of height and grandeur.

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这座山峨雄伟。

Zhè zuò shān wēi é xióng wěi.

This mountain is lofty and majestic.

长城是中国象征。

Wēi wēi cháng chéng shì zhōng guó xiàng zhēng.

The majestic Great Wall is a symbol of China.

然屹立的泰山令人敬畏。

Wēi rán yì lì de tài shān lìng rén jìng wèi.

The majestically standing Mount Tai inspires awe.

峨的雪山脚下,我们感到渺小。

Zài wēi é de xuě shān jiǎo xià, wǒ men gǎn dào miǎo xiǎo.

At the foot of the lofty snow mountain, we feel small.

那座峨的宫殿见证了历史的变迁。

Nà zuò wēi é de gōng diàn jiàn zhèng le lì shǐ de biàn qiān.

That lofty palace has witnessed the changes of history.

昆仑山脉横贯中国西部。

Wēi wēi kūn lún shān mài héng guàn zhōng guó xī bù.

The majestic Kunlun Mountains traverse western China.

然不动地站在讲台上,气场强大。

Tā wēi rán bù dòng de zhàn zài jiǎng tái shàng, qì chǎng qiáng dà.

He stood motionlessly and majestically on the podium, with a powerful aura.

面对困难,他表现出然不屈的精神。

Miàn duì kùn nán, tā biǎo xiàn chū wēi rán bù qū de jīng shén.

In the face of difficulties, he demonstrated a spirit of majestic unyielding.