Meaning
豪迈 describes a personality or manner that is bold, spirited, and unrestrained, often with heroic or magnanimous qualities. It conveys a sense of courage, generosity of spirit, and freedom from petty concerns. The word combines 豪 (heroic, bold) with 迈 (to stride forward), suggesting someone who moves through life with confident, sweeping gestures.
Usage
豪迈 is typically used to describe people's character, personality, or behavior, particularly when they display courage, generosity, or an unconstrained spirit. It often appears in literary or slightly formal contexts and carries positive connotations. Common in descriptions of historical figures, literary characters, or when praising someone's magnanimous attitude.
Examples
- 01他性格豪迈，从不计较小事。, .He has a bold and generous personality and never worries about trivial matters.
- 02这首诗展现了诗人豪迈的胸怀。.This poem displays the poet's grand and spirited character.
Characters
Common collocations
- 豪迈的性格bold and spirited personality
- 豪迈的气概heroic spirit
- 豪迈不羁bold and unrestrained
Antonyms
Origin
The character 豪 originally depicted a long-haired animal (豕, pig radical) combined with 高 (tall), suggesting something outstanding or extraordinary. 迈 shows the foot radical (辶) with a component suggesting distance or advancement, meaning to stride forward. Together they evoke the image of someone striding boldly through life.