威灵 (wēi líng) — divine majesty; awe-inspiring power (of deities); the dignified presence and authority of gods or spirits
Definition
Literary term for the awe-inspiring majesty and authority of gods or spirits. Almost always used to describe divine or supernatural power, not human authority.
noun
divine majestyawe-inspiring power (of deities)the dignified presence and authority of gods or spirits
Examples
- 威灵，。Zhè zuò sì miào gòng fèng de shén líng wēi líng wú biān, xìn tú men qián lái qí fú.The deities worshipped in this temple have boundless awe-inspiring power, and believers come to pray.
- 威灵。Gǔ dài dì wáng cháng yǐ jì sì lái tǐ xiàn duì tiān dì wēi líng de jìng wèi.Ancient emperors often performed sacrifices to show reverence for the awe-inspiring power of heaven and earth.
- ，威灵，。Zài shén huà chuán shuō zhōng, měi wèi shén líng dōu yǒu dú tè de wēi líng, lìng rén sù rán qǐ jìng.In myths and legends, every deity has a unique awe-inspiring presence that commands respect.
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