show of authority upon arrival; initial display of power
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
show of authority upon taking office; initial display of strength to intimidate
Originally referred to officials demonstrating authority to subordinates when first assuming office. Now broadly refers to asserting dominance or showing strength at the beginning of any interaction to establish control or intimidate.
Xīn新
jīng经
lǐ理
shàng上
rèn任
dì第
yī一
tiān天
jiù就
gěi给
yuán员
gōng工
yī一
gè个
xià下
mǎ马
wēi威
。
On his first day in office, the new manager showed his authority to the staff.
Bǐ比
sài赛
yī一
kāi开
shǐ始
，
duì对
shǒu手
jiù就
gěi给
le了
wǒ我
men们
yī一
gè个
xià下
mǎ马
wēi威
，
lián连
jìn进
sān三
qiú球
。
Right at the start of the match, the opponent showed their strength by scoring three goals in a row.
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Bié别
yī一
shàng上
lái来
jiù就
gěi给
rén人
xià下
mǎ马
wēi威
，
hái还
shì是
xiān先
shú熟
xī悉
yī一
xià下
qíng情
kuàng况
bǐ比
jiào较
hǎo好
。
Don't try to assert dominance the moment you arrive; it's better to familiarize yourself with the situation first.