wàng
ér
shēng
wèi

idiom
common

Meaning of 望而生畏

望而生畏 means to be awed by the sight of; to feel intimidated upon seeing. Pronounced wàng ér shēng wèi.

  • to be awed by the sight of; to feel intimidated upon seeing

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zuò
xiǎn
jùn
de
gāo
shān
lìng
shǎo
dēng
shān
zhě
wàng
ér
shēng
wèi
 

This steep and dangerous mountain intimidates many climbers.

zhǒng
wēi
yán
de
shì
ràng
rén
wàng
ér
shēng
wèi
 

His imposing manner inspires awe in people.

Duì
chū
xué
zhě
lái
shuō
 
de
guī
néng
lìng
rén
wàng
ér
shēng
wèi
 

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