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威仪

Word · NounTraditional威儀

dignified appearance; majestic bearing

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

dignified and awe-inspiring appearance and solemn demeanor

formal

Describes a commanding, respectable presence that inspires reverence. Often used in formal or literary contexts.

Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
wēi威
yí仪
lǐn凛
rán然
 ,
lìng令
rén人
sù肃
rán然
qǐ起
jìng敬
 。

The general's majestic bearing commanded immediate respect.

Gǔ古
dài代
guān官
yuán员
jiǎng讲
jiu究
wēi威
yí仪
 ,
xíng行
zǒu走
zuò坐
wò卧
jiē皆
yǒu有
guī规
ju矩
 。

Ancient officials paid great attention to dignified bearing, with rules for every movement.

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Tā他
shēn身
cái材
gāo高
dà大
 ,
wēi威
yí仪
táng堂
táng堂
 ,
zhàn站
zài在
rén人
qún群
zhōng中
shí十
fēn分
xiǎn显
yǎn眼
 。

Tall and imposing, he cut a striking figure in the crowd.