威风凛凛

威風凜凜

wēifēnglǐnlǐn

idiom #59,005

Meanings

1 awe-inspiring
2 majestic and imposing

Characters

might, prestige

stern, awe-inspiring

stern (reduplicated)

Examples

将军骑着战马，威风凛凛。

Jiāngjūn qí zhe zhànmǎ, wēifēng lǐnlǐn.

The general sat astride his warhorse, awe-inspiring.

大门口的石狮子威风凛凛。

Dàmén kǒu de shí shīzi wēifēng lǐnlǐn.

The stone lions at the gate look majestic and imposing.

Tips

history

Popularized by 《三国演义》 Chapter 7, describing a striking young warrior with thick brows and big eyes as 威风凛凛 — the phrase has meant 'commanding presence' ever since.

Stroke Order

威 wēi

风 fēng

凛 lǐn