awe-inspiring; solemn; stern
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
awe-inspiring; stern and dignified
formalDescribes a serious, imposing, and commanding presence that inspires respect and even fear. Often used to describe a person's expression, demeanor, or moral character.
Miàn面
duì对
dí敌
rén人
de的
wēi威
xié胁
，
tā他
dà大
yì义
lǐn凛
rán然
，
háo毫
bù不
wèi畏
jù惧
。
Facing the enemy's threats, he was awe-inspiring in his righteous indignation and showed no fear.
Zhè这
wèi位
fǎ法
guān官
tài态
dù度
lǐn凛
rán然
，
bǎo保
zhèng证
le了
fǎ法
tíng庭
de的
yán严
sù肃
xìng性
。
The judge's stern and dignified attitude ensured the solemnity of the court.
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Shì士
bīng兵
men们
lǐn凛
rán然
bù不
kě可
qīn侵
fàn犯
de地
shǒu守
wèi卫
zhe着
guó国
jiè界
。
The soldiers stood guard over the national border with an awe-inspiring and inviolable presence.
Tā他
shuō说
huà话
shí时
shén神
sè色
lǐn凛
rán然
，
ràng让
rén人
bù不
gǎn敢
dǎ打
duàn断
。
He spoke with such a stern expression that no one dared to interrupt him.