威仪 (wēi yí) — impressive and dignified manner; awe-inspiring bearing

Definition

A formal noun for an impressive, dignified bearing — typically used in writing about leaders, ceremonies, or ancient/imperial contexts, not casual speech.

noun
impressive and dignified mannerawe-inspiring bearing

Examples

  • 威仪
    Zhè wèi jiāng jūn de wēi yí lìng rén sù rán qǐ jìng.
    This general's dignified bearing commands awe and respect.
  • 威仪
    Diǎn lǐ shàng, tā jǔ zhǐ zhuāng zhòng, jìn xiǎn wēi yí.
    At the ceremony, his solemn demeanor fully displayed his impressive dignity.
  • 威仪
    Gǔ dài dì wáng chū xíng shí, yí zhàng duì bǎo chí wēi yí.
    When ancient emperors traveled, the honor guard maintained an awe-inspiring and dignified manner.

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