shēngwēi

声威

Word · NounTraditional聲威

prestige and authority; momentum

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

reputation and prestige; fame and authority

Refers to the respect and influence commanded by a person or entity based on their established reputation.

Tā他
de的
shēng声
wēi威
dà大
zhèn震
 。

His reputation and prestige were greatly established.

Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
jiāng将
jūn军
shēng声
wēi威
yuǎn远
bō播
 。

The old general's fame and prestige spread far and wide.

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Shēng声
wēi威
sù素
zhù著

Renowned for one's prestige and reputation.

2.

noun

momentum and power; imposing force and influence

Often used in military, political, or competitive contexts to describe the force or influence exhibited to intimidate opponents or inspire allies.

Yáo摇
qí旗
nà呐
hǎn喊
 ,
yǐ以
zhù助
shēng声
wēi威
 。

Wave the flags and shout to boost the momentum.

Yuè阅
bīng兵
shì式
xiǎn显
shì示
le了
guó国
wēi威
hé和
shēng声
wēi威
 。

The military parade displayed national power and prestige.

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Xū虚
zhāng张
shēng声
wēi威

To make an empty show of strength.