威风

• Pinyin: wēi fēng
• Desglose de hanzi: 威 = 戌 + 女 (authority); 风 = 风 (wind/style)

Significado

Porte imponente; autoridad; prestigio.

Describes the impressive bearing of someone in authority or a display of power and grandeur. Can be used positively for dignity or negatively for intimidation and showing off.

Ejemplos

1. 将军骑在马上显得威风凛凛。
2. 他在下属面前总是摆出一副威风的样子。
3. 狮子是草原上最威风的动物。

Guía de uso

Contexto: descriptions, military, authority

Tono: impressive

Correcto

• 新娘穿着婚纱显得格外威风。(The bride looked especially magnificent in her wedding dress.)
• 他在球场上威风八面无人能敌。(He dominated the court with an imposing presence.)

Incorrecto

• 他威风地帮助老人 — 威风 implies power/majesty, not kindness

Origen e historia

威 (power/authority) + 风 (style/manner)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal