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威严
wēiyán
Description
"威严"是指让人感到害怕又尊敬的样子。
"威严" means appearing both fearsome and respectable.
我们常用它来形容有权力的人，比如国王或者老师。
We often use it to describe people in power, like kings or teachers.
Meanings
威严wēiyán
dignified and awe-inspiring; majestic
他说话的样子很威严。
He speaks in a very authoritative manner.
威严wēiyán
dignity; majesty; imposing manner
国王有一种让人尊敬的威严。
The king has a dignity that commands respect.
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Notes
- Etymology
威 (power, might) + 严 (strict, stern), together meaning stern authority.
- Nuance
stronger and more formal than 严肃; implies both fear and respect.
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