畏
fear; awe
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to fear; to be afraid of
formalUsed for both tangible fears and abstract awe.
He is a fearless hero.
That towering mountain peak inspires awe.
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They completed the project without fear of hardship.
The suspect who fled for fear of punishment was arrested.
Don't be afraid to try because you fear failure.
verb
to respect out of awe; to admire
literaryOften used in classical or literary contexts, implying respectful fear.
Young people are to be regarded with awe; how do we know they may not one day surpass us?
His knowledge inspires awe and respect.
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That general ruled his army with strict discipline, and the soldiers both feared and respected him.
His dignified appearance made his subordinates both afraid and respectful.
His talent is awe-inspiring within the industry.
noun
a surname
neutralA relatively uncommon Chinese surname.
My Chinese teacher's surname is Wei.
Mr. Wei is our company's legal counsel.
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It seems there are no famous historical figures with the surname Wei.
There is a classmate in our class named Wei Jia.
This surname is mainly distributed in northern regions.