巍然屹立

wēirán-yìlì

idiom

Meanings

1 to stand towering and rock-solid
2 to stand majestically unshaken

Characters

towering, lofty

-ly (manner suffix)

Examples

HSK 7-9

长城巍然屹立在崇山峻岭之上。

Chángchéng wēirán-yìlì zài chóngshānjùnlǐng zhīshàng.

The Great Wall stands majestically across the lofty mountains.

HSK 7-9

这棵古树历经千年风雨，依然巍然屹立。

Zhè kē gǔ shù lìjīng qiānnián fēngyǔ, yīrán wēirán-yìlì.

This ancient tree still stands tall after a thousand years of storms.

Tips

usage

Often applied figuratively to institutions, nations, or monuments that endure. Avoid using for ordinary tall objects - the connotation is grand and permanent.

Stroke Order

巍 wēi

然 rán

屹 yì

立 lì