Chinese
wēiyán
Meaning: dignified and imposing; authority that inspires respect
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Example sentences

老師平時很溫和,但上課時仍有威嚴。
老师平时很温和,但上课时仍有威严。
The teacher is usually gentle, but still has authority in class.
在古文裡,明威多指聖明而威嚴的旨意。
In classical prose, august authority often refers to an enlightened and awe-inspiring command.

Usage Notes

Can describe a solemn, dignified appearance or the presence that makes others show respect.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.