Definition
威 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as a word in modern Chinese. It carries the meaning of power, might, or authority and appears in compound words like 威力 (wēilì, power/force), 威信 (wēixìn, prestige), 威严 (wēiyán, dignity/authority), and 权威 (quánwēi, authority). You will not use 威 by itself; always combine it with another morpheme.
b.f.
bound form meaning powermightauthority
Examples
- ，。Tā de wēilì hěn qiáng, méiyǒu rén gǎn fǎnduì tā.His power is very strong; no one dares to oppose him.
- ，。Zhè wèi lǐngdǎo hěn yǒu wēixìn, dàjiā dōu xìnrèn tā.This leader has great prestige; everyone trusts him.
- 。Fǎguān de wēiyán ràng rén bù gǎn bù fúcóng.The judge's dignity makes people dare not disobey.
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