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March 24, 2026
巨大jùdà(ju4da4)
The term '巨大' (jùdà) means huge, immense, or enormous. It is commonly used to describe physical size as well as metaphorical concepts, such as significant challenges or feelings. The word conveys a sense of magnitude that can be both impressive and overwhelming.
Frequency#1943DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
'巨大' can also refer to the scale of societal issues in China, such as urbanization and population density, which are often described using this term. Understanding this usage can provide insight into the challenges faced by modern Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of a giant (the '巨' part) standing next to a large building (the '大' part). Imagine the giant's shadow covering the entire building, emphasizing its enormous size. The pronunciation 'jùdà' can remind you of 'ju' as in 'juicy,' which is often associated with something large and satisfying.
Meanings of 巨大
jùdà(ju4da4)
1huge
2immense
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巨大Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#1943Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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庞大 (pángdà) - use '巨大' for a more general sense of size, while '庞大' often implies a cumbersome or unwieldy quality.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a giant (the '巨' part) standing next to a large building (the '大' part). Imagine the giant's shadow covering the entire building, emphasizing its enormous size. The pronunciation 'jùdà' can remind you of 'ju' as in 'juicy,' which is often associated with something large and satisfying.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse '巨大' with '很大' (hěn dà), which simply means 'very big' but lacks the same emphasis on magnitude. '巨大' is more formal and often used in written contexts, while '很大' is more conversational. Common collocations include '巨大挑战' (jùdà tiǎozhàn) meaning 'huge challenge.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, '巨大' connects well with other descriptive terms like '小' (small) and '多' (many). Focus on using it in both written and spoken contexts to enhance your vocabulary and understanding of adjectives describing size.
Cultural Note
'巨大' can also refer to the scale of societal issues in China, such as urbanization and population density, which are often described using this term. Understanding this usage can provide insight into the challenges faced by modern Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use '巨大' interchangeably with '大' (dà), which is incorrect. For example, saying '这张桌子是巨大' (This table is huge) should be corrected to '这张桌子很大' (This table is very big) unless emphasizing a truly extraordinary size.
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Grammar Patterns of 巨大
巨大 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Overhead, the chopper roared and the big blades churned the air.
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肯尼亚的长跑运动员在田径界获得了巨大成功。
kěn ní yà de cháng pǎo yùn dòng yuán zài tián jìng jiè huò dé le jù dà chéng gōng。
Kenya's long distance runners have taken the athletics world by storm.
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她盘腿坐在那块巨大的岩石上。
tā pán tuǐ zuò zài nà kuài jù dà de yán shí shàng。
She sat cross-legged on the rock.
Cultural Notes for 巨大
🏮Cultural insight
'巨大' can also refer to the scale of societal issues in China, such as urbanization and population density, which are often described using this term. Understanding this usage can provide insight into the challenges faced by modern Chinese society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 巨大
'巨大' can indeed be used for abstract concepts, such as '巨大压力' (jùdà yālì), meaning 'immense pressure.'
'巨大' is more formal, so in casual conversations, you might prefer '很大' or similar expressions.
'庞大' (pángdà) and '盛大' (shèngdà) are similar synonyms that also convey a sense of largeness.
