正大堂皇 — “Grand”
正大堂皇 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Grand”. Dignified, and stately, often implying an upright and open manner. Literally, “Upright and grand; stately and magnificent”.
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正大堂皇 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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这座历史悠久的建筑，无论是从外观还是内部装饰来看，都显得正大堂皇，令人肃然起敬。
This historical building, from its exterior to its interior decoration, appears grand and stately, inspiring awe and respect.
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Synonyms of 正大堂皇
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- zhèng正zhòng中xià下huái怀exactly what one wants
- zhèng正zhōng中qí其huái怀exactly to one's liking
- zhèng正zhòng中jǐ己huái怀exactly what one desires
- zhèng正yì义lǐn凛rán然Righteous and awe-inspiring
- zhèng正rén人xiān先zhèng正jǐ己To set others right, first set oneself right
- zhèng正rén人jūn君zi子a hypocritical gentleman
- zhèng正ér儿bā八jīng经proper, earnest, and serious
- zhèng正ér儿bā巴jīng经serious and earnest
- zhèng正qí其yì谊bù不móu谋qí其lì利uphold righteousness, not seek gain
- zhèng正guàn冠lǐ李xià下avoid suspicion
- zhèng正guàn冠nà纳lǚ履avoid suspicion in sensitive situations
- zhèng正míng名dìng定fēn分rectify names and define status
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What does 正大堂皇 mean?
正大堂皇 (zhèng dà táng huáng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Grand”.
How do you pronounce 正大堂皇?
正大堂皇 is pronounced zhèng dà táng huáng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 正大堂皇 literally mean?
Literally, 正大堂皇 means “Upright and grand; stately and magnificent”. It is used to mean “Grand”.
What is the Chinese definition of 正大堂皇?
犹言堂堂正正。同“正大堂煌”。