雄

xióng

雄 — xióng

1. male; staminate (botany) — of animals or plants, the male sex or male reproductive organs

   雄鸟比雌鸟更鲜艳。 xióngniǎo bǐ cíniǎo gèng xiānyàn — The male bird is more brightly colored than the female.

2. grand; imposing; powerful; mighty — describing size, appearance, or force

   雄伟的山峰令人震撼。 xióngwěi de shānfēng lìngrén zhènhàn — The majestic peaks are awe-inspiring.

3. a person or state having great power and influence; a dominant figure or power

   那个国家曾经是该地区的雄。 nàge guójiā céngjīng shì gāi dìqū de xióng — That country was once the dominant power in the region.