Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Splendid; magnificent: Describes something, typically a large structure or scene, that is extremely impressive in appearance due to its grandeur, scale, and beauty.
   • Majestic; imposing: Conveys a sense of awe-inspiring dignity, greatness, and impressive scale.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cung điện nguy nga này được xây dựng từ thế kỷ 18. (This magnificent palace was built in the 18th century.)
  • Ngôi đền cổ trông thật nguy nga dưới ánh hoàng hôn. (The ancient temple looked truly splendid under the sunset.)
  • Kiến trúc nguy nga của tòa nhà chính phủ thu hút nhiều du khách. (The imposing architecture of the government building attracts many tourists.)

Advanced Usage

• "nguy nga tráng lệ": This is a common paired phrase meaning "magnificent and resplendent" or "gloriously splendid," used to emphasize supreme grandeur.
  • Lâu đài nguy nga tráng lệ là niềm tự hào của cả vùng. (The gloriously splendid castle is the pride of the entire region.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tráng lệ (adj): resplendent, gorgeous. Often used synonymously or in conjunction with "nguy nga."
• Hùng vĩ (adj): majestic, grand. More often describes natural landscapes (mountains, rivers) but can overlap with "nguy nga" for large structures.
• Đồ sộ (adj): massive, colossal. Focuses more on large scale and size rather than beauty.

Synonyms

• Magnificent: Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive.
• Splendid: Magnificent; very impressive.
• Majestic: Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity.
• Imposing: Grand and impressive in appearance.
• Stately: Having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.

Related Idioms

• While "nguy nga" itself is not commonly part of idiomatic expressions, it is frequently used in descriptive literary and poetic phrases to evoke imagery of grandeur and historical scale.

adj

1. splendid; magnificent