威风

wēi fēng

CL 股 gǔ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. might
2. awe-inspiring authority
3. impressive

Word relationships

Related words

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• 威严 wēi yán 威严 wēi yán dignified Related sense of dignity and solemn authority.: dignified

Synonyms

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• 气派 qì pài 气派 qì pài impressive When emphasizing impressive demeanor or imposing style.: impressive

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 耍 (shuǎ) in the phrase 耍威风, meaning 'to throw one's weight around'.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 威风 with 威信 (wēixìn) — 威信 refers to prestige or credibility, while 威风 emphasizes imposing manner.

Example Sentences

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他走起路来 威风 凛凛。

He walks with a commanding presence.

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Words Containing 威风

• 威风凛凛 威风凛凛 wēi fēng lǐn lǐn: majestic

Child Words of 威风

• 风 风 fēng: wind
• 威 威 wēi: might