威慑

威懾

wēishè

verb HSK 7-9 #31,506

Meanings

1 to deter
2 to intimidate
3 deterrence

Characters

power; authority

to intimidate; to fear

Examples

核武器具有强大的威慑力。

Héwǔqì jùyǒu qiángdà de wēishèlì.

Nuclear weapons possess a powerful deterrent force.

他的目光威慑住了对手。

Tā de mùguāng wēishè zhù le duìshǒu.

His gaze intimidated his opponent.

Tips

usage

威慑 is often used in military and political contexts. 核威慑 (nuclear deterrence) is a common compound.

Stroke Order

威 wēi

慑 shè