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- | ====== wěidà: 伟大 - Great, Mighty, Grand ====== | + | |
- | ===== Quick Summary ===== | + | |
- | * **Keywords: | + | |
- | * **Summary: | + | |
- | ===== Core Meaning ===== | + | |
- | * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** wěidà | + | |
- | * **Part of Speech:** Adjective | + | |
- | * **HSK Level:** HSK 4 | + | |
- | * **Concise Definition: | + | |
- | * **In a Nutshell:** **伟大 (wěidà)** is not your everyday " | + | |
- | ===== Character Breakdown ===== | + | |
- | * **伟 (wěi):** This character means " | + | |
- | * **大 (dà):** This is one of the first characters learners encounter, meaning " | + | |
- | * The two characters combine literally to mean " | + | |
- | ===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== | + | |
- | * **伟大 (wěidà)** holds a special, weighty place in Chinese culture, often tied to collectivism and national pride. It is frequently used in formal and political contexts to describe the nation, its leaders, historical achievements, | + | |
- | * **Comparison to " | + | |
- | ===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== | + | |
- | * **Formal & Political Context:** This is the most common use of **伟大**. It appears constantly in government speeches, news reports, history books, and national slogans to describe leaders, the Party, the army, or major national projects. It carries a tone of utmost respect and solemnity. | + | |
- | * **Describing People:** When used for a person, it implies they are a historical figure, a national hero, or someone who has made a profound and selfless contribution. A doctor who sacrifices their life to save others could be called **伟大**. You would not use it for a successful but ordinary CEO. | + | |
- | * **Describing Concepts:** It is often used to describe profound, abstract concepts like love, sacrifice, or dreams. The most famous example is **伟大的母爱 (wěidà de mǔ' | + | |
- | * **Sarcastic or Casual Overstatement: | + | |
- | ===== Example Sentences ===== | + | |
- | * **Example 1:** | + | |
- | * 长城是中国的**伟大**建筑之一。 | + | |
- | * Pinyin: Chángchéng shì Zhōngguó de **wěidà** jiànzhù zhī yī. | + | |
- | * English: The Great Wall is one of China' | + | |
- | * Analysis: A classic, literal use of **伟大** to describe something magnificent and historically significant. | + | |
- | * **Example 2:** | + | |
- | * 他被认为是一位**伟大**的领袖。 | + | |
- | * Pinyin: Tā bèi rènwéi shì yī wèi **wěidà** de lǐngxiù. | + | |
- | * English: He is considered to be a great leader. | + | |
- | * Analysis: This is a formal way to describe a political or historical leader of major importance. | + | |
- | * **Example 3:** | + | |
- | * 母爱是世界上最**伟大**的力量。 | + | |
- | * Pinyin: Mǔ' | + | |
- | * English: A mother' | + | |
- | * Analysis: Here, **伟大** is used to describe an abstract concept, highlighting its selfless and profound nature. | + | |
- | * **Example 4:** | + | |
- | * 爱因斯坦是一位**伟大**的科学家,他的理论改变了世界。 | + | |
- | * Pinyin: Àiyīnsītǎn shì yī wèi **wěidà** de kēxuéjiā, | + | |
- | * English: Einstein was a great scientist whose theories changed the world. | + | |
- | * Analysis: Perfect use for a historical figure whose contributions had a massive impact on humanity. | + | |
- | * **Example 5:** | + | |
- | * 消防员们做出了**伟大**的牺牲来拯救被困的家庭。 | + | |
- | * Pinyin: Xiāofángyuánmen zuòchūle **wěidà** de xīshēng lái zhěngjiù bèi kùn de jiātíng. | + | |
- | * English: The firefighters made a great sacrifice to save the trapped family. | + | |
- | * Analysis: **伟大** is often paired with **牺牲 (xīshēng)**, | + | |
- | * **Example 6:** | + | |
- | * 实现中华民族**伟大**复兴是我们的共同梦想。 | + | |
- | * Pinyin: Shíxiàn Zhōnghuá Mínzú **wěidà** fùxīng shì wǒmen de gòngtóng mèngxiǎng. | + | |
- | * English: Achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is our common dream. | + | |
- | * Analysis: This is a very common political phrase in modern China, showing how **伟大** is tied to national goals. | + | |
- | * **Example 7:** | + | |
- | * 这是一个**伟大**的时代,充满了机遇和挑战。 | + | |
- | * Pinyin: Zhè shì yīgè **wěidà** de shídài, chōngmǎnle jīyù hé tiǎozhàn. | + | |
- | * English: This is a great era, full of opportunities and challenges. | + | |
- | * Analysis: Used to describe a period of history that is considered significant and transformative. | + | |
- | * **Example 8:** | + | |
- | * 他的小说被誉为一部**伟大**的文学作品。 | + | |
- | * Pinyin: Tā de xiǎoshuō bèi yùwéi yī bù **wěidà** de wénxué zuòpǐn. | + | |
- | * English: His novel is hailed as a great literary work. | + | |
- | * Analysis: Use **伟大** for art only when it is considered a masterpiece of historical importance, not just an enjoyable book. | + | |
- | * **Example 9:** | + | |
- | * 每个人都可以通过为社会做贡献而变得**伟大**。 | + | |
- | * Pinyin: Měi gè rén dōu kěyǐ tōngguò wèi shèhuì zuò gòngxiàn ér biànde **wěidà**. | + | |
- | * English: Everyone can become great by contributing to society. | + | |
- | * Analysis: This sentence reflects the cultural value that true greatness is often linked to collective contribution. | + | |
- | * **Example 10:** | + | |
- | * 他有一个**伟大**的理想,那就是消除世界上的贫困。 | + | |
- | * Pinyin: Tā yǒu yīgè **wěidà** de lǐxiǎng, nà jiùshì xiāochú shìjiè shàng de pínkùn. | + | |
- | * English: He has a great ideal, which is to eliminate poverty in the world. | + | |
- | * Analysis: **伟大** is perfectly suited for describing ambitious and noble goals or ideals. | + | |
- | ===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== | + | |
- | * **The "Great Pizza" Mistake:** The most common mistake is using **伟大 (wěidà)** like the English " | + | |
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- | * **伟大 (wěidà) vs. 了不起 (liǎobuqǐ) vs. 棒 (bàng): | + | |
- | * **棒 (bàng):** " | + | |
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- | ===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== | + | |
- | * [[了不起]] (liǎobuqǐ) - " | + | |
- | * [[杰出]] (jiéchū) - " | + | |
- | * [[宏伟]] (hóngwěi) - " | + | |
- | * [[崇高]] (chónggāo) - " | + | |
- | * [[平凡]] (píngfán) - " | + | |
- | * [[英雄]] (yīngxióng) - " | + | |
- | * [[巨大]] (jùdà) - " | + | |
- | * [[卓越]] (zhuóyuè) - " | + |