大 — meaning in English

English meaning

• big adj Large in size, amount, or extent.
• bulk noun The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.
• cobber noun (informal) A close friend, especially a word men use to each other.
• dude noun (informal) A man, especially a young man.
• extended adjective Made longer in time, distance, or scope than usual.
• grand adj Impressively large, important, or magnificent.
• grandee noun A noble of high rank in Spain or Portugal.
• great adj Very large in size, extent, or degree.
• large adj Big in size, amount, or extent.
• plentiful adj Available in large quantities; abundant.

Senses

大 is used for these senses in English:

• big Of great size, large.
• bulk Being large in size, mass, or volume (of goods, etc.).
• cobber (Australia, slang, dated) A pal, buddy, mate, friend; often used in direct address by one male to another.
• dude (slang) A term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, annoyance, etc.
• extended Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
• grand Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, magnificent.
• grandee A high-ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal. [from 1590s]
• great Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

big — full definition

1. adj Large in size, amount, or extent.
2. adj Important, significant, or influential.
3. adj Grown up or older, especially said of children.
4. adv To a great extent, or in a large way, used informally.

bulk — full definition

1. noun The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.
2. noun The main or largest part of something.
3. noun Goods transported or sold in large, unpackaged quantities rather than individually.
4. verb To deliberately gain muscle and body weight through diet and training.

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