Definition
畏惧 (wèijù) is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to fear, to dread' — it implies a deep, often respectful or awe-inspired fear. It is stronger and more solemn than 怕 (pà, everyday 'to be afraid of') and 恐惧 (kǒngjù, an adjective for 'terrified'). Unlike 敬畏 (jìngwèi 'to revere'), 畏惧 lacks the element of admiration.
verb
to fearto dread (formal/literary)
Examples
- ，畏惧。Miànduì wèng wèizhī, xǔduō rén huì gǎndào wèi jù.When facing the unknown, many people feel fear.
- 畏惧。Tā duì fǎlǜ de wēiyán xīncún wèi jù.He has a sense of fear and respect for the majesty of the law.
- 。Zhēnzhèng de xuézhě bú wèi jù zhēnlǐ de zhuīqiú.A true scholar does not fear the pursuit of truth.
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