Definition

Examples

• 这位老将军看起来十分威严。
  Zhè wèi lǎo jiāngjūn kàn qǐlái shífēn wēi yán.
  This old general looks very dignified.
• 故宫的建筑宏伟威严，令人敬畏。
  Gùgōng de jiànzhù hóngwěi wēi yán, lìng rén jìngwèi.
  The architecture of the Forbidden City is magnificent and imposing, inspiring awe.
• 他在法庭上保持了威严，没有表现出慌张。
  Tā zài fǎtíng shàng bǎochí le wēi yán, méiyǒu biǎoxiàn chū huāngzhāng.
  He maintained his dignity in court and did not show any panic.