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宏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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宏
hóng
great
HSK 7, n, 7 strokes, radical 宀, rank #14471, Very Hard
宏
hóng
magnificent
HSK 7, n, 7 strokes, radical 宀, rank #14471, Very Hard
宏
hóng
macro (computing)
HSK 7, n, 7 strokes, radical 宀, rank #14471, Very Hard
宏
hóng
macro-
HSK 7, n, 7 strokes, radical 宀, rank #14471, Very Hard
宏
hóng
great, spacious, vast, wide
HSK 7, n, 7 strokes, radical 宀, rank #14471, Very Hard
hóng(hong2)hong T2
1great
2magnificent
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March 24, 2026
宏hóng(hong2)
The character 宏 (hóng) refers to something great, magnificent, spacious, or vast. It is commonly used to describe large-scale concepts or endeavors, such as宏观 (hóngguān) meaning 'macro' in economics and computing, as well as to express grandeur in various contexts.
Strokes7Radical宀Frequency#14471DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the term 宏 often appears in formal speeches or literature to evoke a sense of ambition and grand vision, particularly when discussing national goals or achievements.
Memory tip
Imagine a giant宏 (hóng) tree reaching up to the sky, symbolizing greatness and vastness. The character itself has a roof (宀) suggesting shelter over something grand, and the bottom component (工) can remind you of the efforts that go into creating something magnificent.
Meanings of 宏
hóng(hong2)
1great
2magnificent
Exercise 1 of 2
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About 宏
宏Simplified
7Strokes
宀Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#14471Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI study notes for 宏
Quick Contrast
宏 (hóng) vs 巨 (jù) — use 宏 for grandeur or vastness in abstract concepts, while 巨 emphasizes physical size or magnitude.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 宏 with similar-sounding words; 宏 is formal and often used in academic or literary contexts. Common collocations include 宏伟 (hóngwěi, magnificent) and 宏观 (hóngguān, macro). Make sure to use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
While 宏 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other HSK words related to size and scale, such as 大 (dà, big) and 巨大 (jùdà, enormous). Focus on practicing its use in context to describe large concepts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 宏 with other similar-sounding words like 红 (hóng, red). For example, saying '我喜欢宏苹果' instead of '我喜欢红苹果' (I like red apples) demonstrates this confusion. Always use 宏 for concepts related to grandeur.
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宏 = 宀 + 厷. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 宏
IDS Structure⿱宀厷
宏Full character
=
宀gai4
top
厷gong1
bottom
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Parts
Which of these is part of 宏?
How to say great in Chinese
“great” in Chinese is宏hóng
The character 宏 (hóng) refers to something great, magnificent, spacious, or vast. It is commonly used to describe large-scale concepts or endeavors, such as宏观 (hóngguān) meaning 'macro' in economics and computing, as well as to express grandeur in various contexts.
When to use 宏
Be careful not to confuse 宏 with similar-sounding words; 宏 is formal and often used in academic or literary contexts. Common collocations include 宏伟 (hóngwěi, magnificent) and 宏观 (hóngguān, macro). Make sure to use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.
宏 or something close to it
宏 (hóng) vs 巨 (jù) — use 宏 for grandeur or vastness in abstract concepts, while 巨 emphasizes physical size or magnitude.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 宏 with other similar-sounding words like 红 (hóng, red). For example, saying '我喜欢宏苹果' instead of '我喜欢红苹果' (I like red apples) demonstrates this confusion. Always use 宏 for concepts related to grandeur.
Write 宏
宏
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Grammar patterns of 宏
宏 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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他可能过于保守，而不是过于宽____大量。
He probably erred on the conservative rather than the generous side.
Example sentences for 宏 (10)
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他可能过于保守，而不是过于宽宏大量。
tā kěnéng guòyú bǎoshǒu， ér bùshì guòyú kuān hóngdà liáng。
He probably erred on the conservative rather than the generous side.
