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威風凜凜

简威风凛凛 · 繁威風凜凜

Mandarin · pinyin wēi fēng lǐn lǐn

majestic
awe-inspiring presence
impressive power

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威: wēi · pomp, power; powerful; dominate
風: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere; Kangxi radical 182
凜: Look up this written character
风: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere
凛: lǐn · to shiver with cold or fear

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1–1–3–3 · wei1 feng1 lin3 lin3

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wai1 fung1 lam5 lam5

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(idiomatic) majestic looking; imposing

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