威严

威嚴

wēiyán

adjective #21,906

Meanings

1 dignified
2 imposing
3 august
4 awe-inspiring
5 prestige
6 dignity

Characters

power/might/authority

strict/solemn/stern

Examples

法官威严地看着被告。

Fǎguān wēiyán de kàn zhe bèigào.

The judge looked at the defendant with imposing dignity.

他的声音充满威严。

Tā de shēngyīn chōngmǎn wēiyán.

His voice was full of authority and gravitas.

这座宫殿显得十分威严。

Zhè zuò gōngdiàn xiǎn de shífēn wēiyán.

This palace looks extremely imposing.

Tips

usage

威严 can function as both an adjective (威严的法官, an imposing judge) and a noun (维护威严, to maintain one's dignity/authority). It combines 威 (power/might) and 严 (strict/solemn).

Stroke Order

威 wēi

严 yán