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March 24, 2026
宏大()hóngdà(hong2da4)
宏大 (hóng dà) refers to something that is grand, magnificent, or great in scale or importance. It is often used to describe impressive buildings, ambitious projects, or significant ideas that evoke a sense of awe and grandeur.
Frequency#23667DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of grandeur is often associated with historical landmarks such as the Great Wall or the Forbidden City, which embody the idea of grandeur and ambition in Chinese history and architecture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant 'honk' from a trumpet (宏) that echoes through a grand hall (大). The sound is so powerful and large that it represents something magnificent and impressive, helping you remember the meaning of 'great' and 'grand'.
Meanings of 宏大
hóngdà(hong2da4)
1great
2grand
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About 宏大
宏大Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
宏伟 (hóng wěi) - use 宏大 for a broader sense of grandeur, while 宏伟 emphasizes architectural magnificence.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant 'honk' from a trumpet (宏) that echoes through a grand hall (大). The sound is so powerful and large that it represents something magnificent and impressive, helping you remember the meaning of 'great' and 'grand'.
Usage Notes
When using 宏大, it's important to consider the context; it can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include 宏大的计划 (grand plan) and 宏大的建筑 (grand architecture). Be mindful of the tones, as mispronouncing them can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
Though 宏大 is not an HSK word, it shares characteristics with words like 伟大 (wěi dà, great) and 重大 (zhòng dà, significant). Students should focus on recognizing its components and relating it to other vocabulary describing size and importance.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of grandeur is often associated with historical landmarks such as the Great Wall or the Forbidden City, which embody the idea of grandeur and ambition in Chinese history and architecture.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 宏大 with smaller or less significant terms like 小 (small) or 简单 (simple), leading to phrases like '这个计划是宏小的' (This plan is grand-small), which is incorrect. The correct usage would be '这个计划是宏大的'.
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Common Confusions with 宏大
宏大vs宏
hóng
The character '宏' is often associated with '宏大' but can also stand alone with a similar meaning.
宏大vs弘
hóng
Similar in pronunciation and visual structure, but different meanings.
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Usage Notes for 宏大
Formal Usageregister
The term '宏大' is often used in formal contexts, such as speeches or literary works, to describe something grand or impressive.
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他的计划宏大而富有远见。
His plan is grand and visionary.
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他的计划____而富有远见。
His plan is grand and visionary.
Cultural Notes for 宏大
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of grandeur is often associated with historical landmarks such as the Great Wall or the Forbidden City, which embody the idea of grandeur and ambition in Chinese history and architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions about 宏大
You should use 宏大 when you want to convey a sense of grandeur or significance, whereas 大 (dà) simply means 'big.' For instance, use 宏大 for impressive contexts, like describing achievements or projects.
Synonyms for 宏大 include 巨大 (jù dà), meaning 'huge,' and 伟大 (wěi dà), meaning 'great' or 'magnificent.' Each synonym carries slightly different connotations, so it's good to choose based on the context.
To use 宏大 in a sentence, you can say, '这个计划是宏大的' (zhège jìhuà shì hóngdà), which means 'This plan is grand.' It emphasizes the scale or importance of the subject being discussed.
宏大 (hóng dà) means 'great' or 'grand' in Chinese. It is often used to describe something that is impressive in size, scope, or ambition. You might encounter this word in literature or when discussing significant events.
You can say '这个计划是宏大的' (This plan is grand) to express the significance of the plan.
Yes, synonyms include 伟大 (great) and 雄伟 (magnificent), which can also convey a sense of grandeur.
Generally yes, 宏大 conveys a positive sense of impressiveness, but it can also be used ironically depending on context.
