greatness; excellence; magnificence
Describes something or someone as outstanding, great, or magnificent. Often used in literary or formal contexts, and commonly appears in compounds like 偉大 (great) or 偉人 (great person).
His achievements are truly worthy of being called great.
I was moved by the greatness of this plan.
great; grand; magnificent
great person; eminent figure
great achievement; great feat; great work
outstandingly large and excellent
great deed; distinguished service
great effect; remarkable efficacy
great achievement; distinguished service
great virtue; outstanding virtue
grand ambition; lofty aspirations
great deed; excellent achievement
great achievement; outstanding deed
great achievements; glorious deeds
magnificent sight; grand spectacle; spectacular view
The kanji 偉 is composed of 亻 (person) and 韋 (phonetic component suggesting 'to go against' or 'leather'), but the exact historical derivation is uncertain. It has been used to express greatness or excellence since classical Chinese.