雄威 (xióng wēi) — majestic, awe-inspiring, imposing (of appearance, bearing, or atmosphere)

Definition

A literary adjective meaning 'majestic and awe-inspiring' — used for imposing appearances, bearing, or atmosphere, more formal and written than 威风 ('commanding presence').

adjective
majesticawe-inspiringimposing (of appearance, bearing, or atmosphere)

Examples

  • 雄威
    Zhè zuò shān fēng xiǎn de shí fēn xióng wēi.
    This mountain peak appears very majestic.
  • 雄威凛凛
    Tā zhàn zài tái shàng, xióng wēi lǐn lǐn, lìng rén jìng wèi.
    He stood on the stage, awe-inspiring and commanding respect.
  • 雄威
    Jūn duì de xióng wēi qì shì ràng dí rén dǎn hán.
    The army's majestic aura made the enemy tremble.

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