宏

A phono-semantic compound:

宀 (roof, house) — semantic component

厷 (arm) — phonetic component

The original image suggests a large space beneath a roof, conveying the idea of spaciousness, magnitude, and breadth. From this concrete spatial meaning, abstract senses such as grand, vast, and magnificent developed.

굉장하다 (宏壯하다) — grand; magnificent

웅대한 계획 (宏大한 計劃) — a grand plan

거시적 관점 (宏觀) — macroscopic / broad perspective

The “굉” in 굉장하다 comes directly from 宏.

宏 is very common in personal names, especially in Chinese, Japanese, Korean (male given names in particular).

Because it conveys:

- breadth of mind

- ambition

- greatness without aggression

It is often chosen for its positive, dignified connotations.

Related characters:

大 — big

廣 / 广 — broad

洪 — vast; floodlike

偉 — great; outstanding

壯 — grand