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威武 (wēi wǔ) — mighty, imposing, awe-inspiring (of appearance or bearing)

Definition

Describes a powerful, imposing presence or bearing — usually of people, soldiers, or animals in a heroic pose. Carries a heroic, martial tone, stronger and more dramatic than 雄伟 (grand scenery/structures).

adjective
mightyimposingawe-inspiring (of appearance or bearing)

Examples

  • 威武。
    Zhè xiē shì bīng kàn qǐ lái fēi cháng wēi wǔ.
    These soldiers look very imposing.
  • 威武。
    Shī zi shì wēi wǔ de dòng wù.
    The lion is a majestic animal.
  • ，威武。
    Tā chuān zhuó jūn zhuāng, xiǎn de hěn wēi wǔ.
    He looks very dignified in his military uniform.

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