下马威

xià mǎ wēi

Định nghĩa

1. display of severity immediately on taking office
2. (fig.) initial show of strength

Từ cấu thành 下马威

• 下 xià: down
• 马 mǎ: horse
• 下马 xià mǎ: to dismount from a horse
• 威 wēi: might