English–Chinese
“intimidating” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinduō duō bī rén
Example
面试官的态度有点咄咄逼人。miàn shì guān de tài dù yóu diǎn duō duō bī rén
The interviewer's attitude is a little intimidating.
How to say “intimidating” in Chinese
“Intimidating” in Chinese is 咄咄逼人 (duō duō bī rén).
Words or behavior bear down so forcefully that the other person feels unable to resist or reply.
Example sentences with 咄咄逼人
他说话有点咄咄逼人，大家都不太舒服。tā shuō huà yóu diǎn duō duō bī rén dà jiā dōu bú tài shū fú
His way of speaking is a little intimidating, and everyone feels uncomfortable.
Tips for using 咄咄逼人
- English speakers may hear assertiveness as a positive quality, but this idiom normally judges a person's manner negatively, so it is not a neutral choice for simple confidence.