Chinese word

隆重

Pronunciation

Pinyinlóng zhòng

Meaning

  • adjectivegrand

Example

我们要举行一个隆重的开幕式。wǒ men yào jǔ xíng yí gè lóng zhòng de kāi mù shì

We are going to hold a grand opening ceremony.

Illustration for 隆重 (grand)

More examples

公司为新产品举行了隆重的发布会。gōng sī wèi xīn chán pǐn jǔ xíng le lóng zhòng de fā bù huì

The company held a grand product launch event.

Core concept

A public occasion carries both the weight of solemn ceremony and the visible scale of a major event.

Common phrases

  • 隆重的开幕式lóng zhòng de kāi mù shì

    grand opening ceremony

  • 隆重的纪念仪式lóng zhòng de jì niàn yí shì

    grand commemorative ceremony

  • 隆重的庆典lóng zhòng de qìng diǎn

    grand celebration

Similar words

盛大shèng dà: Describing a big, splendid celebration filled with people, decorations, and festive excitement.
庄重zhuāng zhòng: Showing quiet dignity, careful self-control, and a solemn sense of propriety.
庄严zhuāng yán: Having solemn dignity and authority that naturally commands deep respect.
严肃yán sù: Showing a serious attitude or creating a heavy mood where light behavior is not suitable.

Definition in Chinese

形容仪式或活动庄严而盛大，既强调严格的礼仪和肃穆的氛围，又突出规模感和排场。xíng róng yí shì huò huó dòng zhuāng yán ér shèng dà jì qiáng diào yán gé de lǐ yí hé sù mù de fēn wéi yòu tū chū guī mó gǎn hé pái chǎng

Word origin

隆 (lóng, "high or flourishing") + 重 (zhòng, "weighty or important") combine the ideas of rising grandeur and serious importance.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a general word for something impressive, this adjective strongly favors formal events with ceremony, so ordinary achievements and casual gatherings usually take another description.

Other meanings

  • solemnadjective
  • grandlyadverb

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