🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

伟大

Pronunciation / Transliteration: wěidà

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Greatness/ˈɡreɪt.nəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"他的伟大成就将被铭记。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being great, distinguished, or eminent.

    "Her greatness as a leader inspired many to follow her vision."
  2. 2

    A notable or distinguished achievement.

    "The greatness of his contributions to science is widely recognized."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'greatness' originates from the Old English 'grēat', meaning large or significant, combined with the suffix '-ness' which denotes a state or quality. The concept has evolved through Middle English and into Modern English, reflecting a broader understanding of importance and excellence in various contexts.

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