Learn a Chinese Character - 宏 (Hóng - Grand; great; vast; large-scale; Magnificent; spacious; ambitious; widespread)

1. Character Basics

Radical: 宀/mián (roof/house) + 厷/gōng (arch/bow)

Stroke Count: 7 strokes

Stroke Order:

Pinyin: Hóng (Second tone)

Basic Meaning: Grand; great; vast; large-scale.

Extended Meanings: Magnificent; spacious; ambitious; widespread.

Additional Notes: Often used in words related to largeness, grandeur, or extensiveness.

宏伟 (hóng wěi): Grand; magnificent. Example: 这座宫殿宏伟壮观。(This palace is grand and spectacular.)
宏观 (hóng guān): Macroscopic; large-scale. Example: 我们需要从宏观角度考虑这个问题。(We need to consider this issue from a macroscopic perspective.)
宏大 (hóng dà): Vast; grand. Example: 他有宏大的理想。(He has grand ideals.)
宏图 (hóng tú): Grand plan; great ambition. Example: 他正在绘制人生的宏图。(He is drawing a grand plan for his life.)
宏愿 (hóng yuàn): Great wish; lofty aspiration. Example: 实现世界和平是他的宏愿。(Achieving world peace is his lofty aspiration.)

Part of Speech: Mainly used as adjective; can also be part of compound nouns.

Common Usage: Often used to describe something large in scale, magnificent, or ambitious.

Common Structures:

Notes: Usually has positive connotations, associated with grandness and positivity.

In Chinese culture, "宏" carries significant cultural connotations:

Values of Grandeur: Reflects the traditional Chinese appreciation for grand scale, whether in architecture, literature, or vision.
Cultural Heritage: Many traditional Chinese buildings and gardens embody the concept of "宏" in their design.
Philosophical Significance: In Daoism and Confucianism, the idea of "宏大" (vastness) is often associated with wisdom and tolerance.
Literary Tradition: Classical Chinese poetry and prose frequently use "宏" to describe natural landscapes or noble aspirations.
Modern Context: Continues to be used in phrases related to national development, urban planning, and personal ambition.

Example 1:

故宫的建筑宏伟壮观，展现了中国古代建筑的卓越成就。

The architecture of the Forbidden City is grand and spectacular, showcasing the remarkable achievements of ancient Chinese architecture.

Example 2:

我们应该有宏观的经济视野，不能只看眼前利益。

We should have a macroscopic economic perspective and not just focus on immediate interests.

Example 3:

他的理想很宏大，希望能为社会做出重大贡献。

His ideals are very grand; he hopes to make significant contributions to society.

1. Structure Memory: Remember "宏" as a house (宀) with a bow/arch (厷) inside, symbolizing a spacious or grand structure.

2. Sound Association: The pronunciation "hóng" is similar to "宏大" (vast) and "宏伟" (grand), which are common words containing this character.

3. Word Grouping: Group words with "宏" that share similar meanings: 宏伟, 宏大, 宏观, 宏图, 宏愿.

4. Stroke Order Practice: Focus on the 7 strokes, starting with the roof radical (宀) followed by the lower part (厷).

5. Context Usage: Use the character in sentences describing grand buildings, ambitious plans, or large-scale concepts to reinforce memory.