崇高 (chóng gāo) — majestic, sublime, lofty

Definition

崇高 describes noble, lofty ideals, spirit, or goals — moral or spiritual grandeur, not physical size. 雄伟 and 盛大 describe impressive scale or ceremony; 高尚 is 'morally noble' (character, conduct), closer in meaning but more about personal virtue.

adjective
majesticsublimelofty

Examples

  • 崇高
    Tā de chóng gāo jīng shén gǔ wǔ le hěn duō rén.
    His lofty spirit inspired many people.
  • 崇高
    Wèi le chóng gāo de mù biāo, tā yuàn yì fù chū yí qiè.
    For a sublime goal, he is willing to give everything.
  • 崇高
    Zhè zuò diāo sù gěi rén chóng gāo de gǎn jué.
    This sculpture gives people a majestic feeling.

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