miraculous power; divine might; awe-inspiring prowess
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
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miraculous power; divine might; extraordinary and awe-inspiring prowess
literaryOften used in literary, martial, or military contexts to describe impressive displays of power or dominance. Commonly appears in the set phrase '大显神威'.
Jiāng将
jūn军
zài在
zhàn战
chǎng场
shàng上
dà大
xiǎn显
shén神
wēi威
，
xià吓
de得
dí敌
rén人
wén闻
fēng风
sàng丧
dǎn胆
。
The general displayed his divine might on the battlefield, striking terror into the hearts of the enemy.
Zhè这
zhī支
qiú球
duì队
zài在
běn本
jiè届
Shì世
jiè界
Bēi杯
shàng上
dà大
xiǎn显
shén神
wēi威
，
lián连
xù续
jī击
bài败
le了
duō多
zhī支
qiáng强
duì队
。
This team showed tremendous prowess at this year's World Cup, defeating several strong teams in a row.
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Shī狮
zi子
pū扑
xiàng向
liè猎
wù物
，
dà大
zhǎn展
shén神
wēi威
。
The lion pounced on its prey, displaying its majestic power.
Wǒ我
jūn军
shén神
wēi威
，
bù不
kě可
qīn侵
fàn犯
。
Our army's divine might cannot be violated.