堂堂 (táng táng) — dignified; imposing (of appearance or demeanor); having high aspirations and boldness of vision (of a man)
Definition
堂堂 is a bound form meaning 'dignified and imposing' in appearance (堂堂正派) or 'high-aspiring, grand' in vision (堂堂事业). It only appears as a modifier — never stands alone.
bound form
dignifiedimposing (of appearance or demeanor)having high aspirations and boldness of vision (of a man)
Examples
- 堂堂，。Tā cháng dé táng táng yì biǎo rén cái, hěn yǒu lǐng dǎo qì zhì.He has a dignified and imposing appearance, with a strong leadership aura.
- 堂堂，。Zhè wèi jiāng jūn táng táng zhèng pài, shēn shòu shì bīng ài dài.This general is dignified and upright, deeply loved by his soldiers.
- 堂堂，。Tā lì zhì zuò yì fān táng táng shì yè, zào fú shè huì.He aspires to build a grand and noble career that benefits society.
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