Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Mighty, imposing, grand: Describes something that is exceptionally large, impressive, or majestic in scale or appearance, often inspiring awe.
   • Grandiose: Having grandeur or magnificence; characterized by impressive or imposing size or style.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ngọn núi hiện ra khôi vĩ trước mắt chúng tôi. (The mountain appeared mighty/imposing before our eyes.)
  • Cung điện được xây dựng một cách khôi vĩ. (The palace was built in a grandiose manner.)
  • Vẻ khôi vĩ của tòa lâu đài cổ khiến du khách kinh ngạc. (The grandeur of the ancient castle amazed the visitors.)

Advanced Usage Notes

• Stylistic Register: The word "khôi vĩ" is considered literary and somewhat archaic (cũ) in modern Vietnamese. It is primarily used in formal writing, poetry, historical descriptions, or to evoke a classical, elevated tone.
• Typical Contexts: It is most appropriately used to describe natural landscapes (mountains, rivers, forests), monumental architecture (palaces, temples, citadels), or occasionally, abstract concepts of great scale or importance.

Variants and Related Words

• Hùng vĩ: This is a more common modern synonym meaning "majestic," "sublime," or "magnificent." It shares a similar meaning and usage but is less archaic.
• Tráng lệ: Meaning "splendid," "magnificent," or "gorgeous," often used for beautiful and impressive sights.
• Đồ sộ: Meaning "massive," "colossal," or "immense," focusing more on large size and scale.

Synonyms

• Hùng vĩ: Majestic, sublime.
• Tráng lệ: Splendid, magnificent.
• Oai nghiêm: Majestic, dignified (often with a sense of solemn authority).
• Nguy nga: Stately, imposing (often for architecture).

Related Phrases and Idioms

(Note: "Khôi vĩ" itself is not typically found in common idiomatic expressions due to its literary nature. It is used as a standard adjective.) - Non sông khôi vĩ: A poetic phrase meaning "the mighty/imposing rivers and mountains," referring to the grand landscape of a country.

1. (cũ) Mightly, imposing