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" originally represented a wild boar with long, bristling hair, conveying an image of formidable size and strength. Its structure integrates the component "高", meaning tall or elevated, placed above "豕", meaning pig or boar, to emphasize the animal's imposing physical presence and by extension, a sense of superiority. The meaning shifted from the literal animal to associated attributes of power and prominence, later broadening to describe individuals of exceptional prowess or nobility, as well as things characterized by grandeur or extravagance.

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Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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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.