Chinese word

壮丽

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhuàng lì

Meaning

  • adjectivespectacular

Example

公园里的瀑布非常壮丽。gōng yuán lǐ de pù bù fēi cháng zhuàng lì

The waterfall in the park is very spectacular.

Illustration for 壮丽 (spectacular)

More examples

海边可以看到壮丽的景色。hǎi biān ké yǐ kàn dào zhuàng lì de jǐng sè

You can see spectacular scenery by the sea.

Core concept

A grand, beautiful sight whose scale and presence command attention.

Common phrases

  • 壮丽的景色zhuàng lì de jǐng sè

    spectacular scenery

  • 壮丽的建筑zhuàng lì de jiàn zhù

    spectacular architecture

Similar words

壮观zhuàng guān: Describes a large, visually striking scene that leaves a strong impression.
雄伟xióng wěi: Describes something imposing, powerful, and dignified, such as a mountain or building.
巍峨wēi é: Describes a mountain or building that rises high and looks weighty and imposing.
宏伟hóng wěi: Describes something built or arranged on a very large scale, with a grand and solemn effect.

Definition in Chinese

常用来形容自然景观或建筑等气势雄伟且美丽的样子。cháng yòng lái xíng róng zì rán jǐng guān huò jiàn zhù děng qì shì xióng wěi qiě měi lì de yàng zi

Word origin

壮 (zhuàng, "grand and strong") + 丽 (lì, "beautiful") combine to describe beauty that also has great scale and power.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this adjective often sounds more formal and literary than plain spoken ways of praising a view, so it appears especially often in descriptions and writing.

Other meanings

  • magnificentadjective
  • majesticadjective

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