巍然耸立 — “To stand tall and imposing”
巍然耸立 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stand tall and imposing”. To tower majestically, often implying stability and grandeur. Literally, “majestically towering; standing grandly erect”.
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巍然耸立 Pronunciation and Pinyin
巍然耸立 Character Breakdown
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那座古老的灯塔巍然耸立在海边，为往来的船只指引方向。
That ancient lighthouse stands tall and imposing by the sea, guiding the passing ships.
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What does 巍然耸立 mean?
巍然耸立 (wēi rán sǒng lì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stand tall and imposing”.
How do you pronounce 巍然耸立?
巍然耸立 is pronounced wēi rán sǒng lì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 巍然耸立 literally mean?
Literally, 巍然耸立 means “majestically towering; standing grandly erect”. It is used to mean “to stand tall and imposing”.
What is the Chinese definition of 巍然耸立?
巍然：高大雄伟的样子。比喻像高山一样耸立，不可动摇