威猛

wēiměng

adjective #26,345

Meanings

1 bold and powerful
2 mighty and fierce
3 awe-inspiring

Characters

power, authority, might

fierce, ferocious, powerful

Examples

HSK 4

这只老虎看起来非常威猛。

Zhè zhī lǎohǔ kànqǐlái fēicháng wēiměng.

This tiger looks extremely fierce and powerful.

HSK 6

他身材高大，外表威猛。

Tā shēncái gāodà, wàibiǎo wēiměng.

He is tall and imposing in appearance.

Tips

memory

威 (wēi) = authority/power, 猛 (měng) = fierce/ferocious. A word that captures both the authority and the ferocity of a powerful figure or creature.

Stroke Order

威 wēi

猛 měng