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“imposing presence” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwēi fēng

Example

他的威风让人很敬畏。tā de wēi fēng ràng rén hěn jìng wèi

His imposing presence fills people with awe.

Illustration for 威风 (imposing presence)

How to say “imposing presence” in Chinese

“Imposing presence” in Chinese is 威风 (wēi fēng).

A commanding presence that makes others feel the weight of a person's power and dignity.

Full entry for 威风: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 威风

那只老虎摆出威风的姿态,其他动物纷纷退避。nà zhǐ láo hǔ bǎi chū wēi fēng de zī tài qí tā dòng wù fēn fēn tuì bì

That tiger puts on an imposing air, and all the other animals retreat.

Tips for using 威风

  • In everyday Chinese, the word can praise a dignified presence, but it can also suggest that someone is putting on an impressive display, depending on the surrounding words.

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