vigorous, imposing stride; majestic, awe-inspiring manner
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
vigorous and imposing stride; majestic step
literaryA literary term, often used to describe someone (especially a leader or general) walking with confidence and power.
Jiāng将
jūn军
mài迈
zhe着
hǔ虎
bù步
zǒu走
jìn进
yíng营
zhàng帐
，
quán全
chǎng场
sù肃
rán然
。
The general strode into the tent with a majestic step, and the entire assembly fell silent in respect.
Tā他
lóng龙
xíng行
hǔ虎
bù步
，
qì气
shì势
bù不
fán凡
。
He moved with a majestic, imposing stride, showing extraordinary presence.
verb
to dominate a region with power and majesty; to stride majestically
archaicA classical, literary usage. It describes the act of commanding an area with the imposing presence and authority of a tiger.
Xī昔
zhě者
bà霸
wáng王
hǔ虎
bù步
Guān关
zhōng中
，
wēi威
zhèn震
tiān天
xià下
。
In the past, the overlord strode majestically in the Guanzhong region, his might shaking the world.
Cǐ此
jiàng将
yǒng勇
měng猛
，
yǒu有
hǔ虎
bù步
Jiāng江
dōng东
zhī之
zhì志
。
This general is brave and fierce, with the ambition to dominate the Jiangdong region with majestic power.