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威望
wēiwàng
Description
威望是指一个人因为能力和品德好，得到大家的尊敬和信任。
"威望" refers to the respect and trust a person earns due to their ability and good character.
我们常说一位领导或老师很有威望。
We often say a leader or teacher has a lot of "威望".
Meanings
威望wēiwàng
prestige; high reputation and respect
这位老医生在城里很有威望。
This old doctor is very respected in the city.
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Notes
- Etymology
威 (power/authority) + 望 (reputation/expectation), literally authority-based reputation.
- Nuance
often used for leaders, teachers, or experts; usually paired with 有 or 高.
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