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望而生畏

Mandarin · pinyin wàng ér shēng wèi

Meanings

  1. (idiom) to feel intimidated
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望
wàng · to look at, look forward; to hope, expect
而
ér · and; and then; and yet; but; Kangxi radical 126
生
shēng · life, living, lifetime; birth
畏
wèi · fear, dread, awe, reverence
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4–2–1–4 · wang4 er2 sheng1 wei4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

mong6 ji4 sang1 wai3

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mong6 ji4 sang1 wai3

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phrase

  1. (idiomatic) to be terrified by the sight of someone or something

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