威严

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 法官的声音充满威严。▶ —
   The judge’s voice was full of authority.
2. 老国王仍然保持着威严。▶ —
   The old king still keeps his dignity.

Collocations

Mnemonic

威 wēi "power, awe" + 严 yán "stern": power and sternness, i.e. dignity, authority. Same as the Korean word wi-eom (威嚴). The weighty authority of someone hard to treat lightly (a judge, a king). Used as both noun and adjective. 严 is the "stern" character also in 庄严 and 肃静.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 威严 mean?

   • imposing authority, dignity
   • friendly warmth
   • high speed
   • a loud voice