威风八面 imposing
Explanation
形容神气十足，声势慑人。
To describe someone who is very self-confident and impressive.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个叫李白的诗人，他年轻时四处游历，才华横溢，写下许多流芳百世的诗篇。一次，李白来到长安，参加朝廷的宴会。当时，朝中大臣们都穿着华丽的官服，一个个趾高气扬，显得非常傲慢。唯有李白，穿着朴素的衣衫，但他的谈吐风趣幽默，才华横溢，很快就吸引了所有人的目光。他谈古论今，出口成章，引经据典，滔滔不绝，令在场的大臣们都自叹弗如。一时间，李白的声名传遍了长安，他那超凡脱俗的气质和卓越的才华，让他在长安城里威风八面，成为了人们敬仰的对象。后来，李白虽然因为得罪权贵而被贬官，但他依然保持着高洁的品格和不屈的灵魂，他那威风八面的形象，永远铭刻在人们的心中。
During the Tang Dynasty, there was a poet named Li Bai. When he was young, he traveled everywhere, and his talent was extraordinary. He wrote many poems that were handed down through the ages. Once, Li Bai came to Chang'an to participate in a court banquet. At that time, the ministers were all wearing gorgeous official robes, and they were all arrogant and arrogant. Only Li Bai, wearing simple clothes, but his conversation was witty and humorous, and his talent was extraordinary. He soon attracted the attention of everyone. He talked about the past and the present, and he spoke eloquently and cited classics. For a time, Li Bai's reputation spread throughout Chang'an, and his extraordinary temperament and outstanding talent made him imposing in Chang'an City and became the object of people's admiration. Later, although Li Bai was demoted because he offended the powerful, he still maintained a noble character and an unyielding soul. His imposing image will forever be engraved in people's hearts.
Usage
作谓语、定语；形容人很有气势
Used as predicate or attributive; describes someone who is very imposing.
Examples
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他最近神气十足，真是威风八面。
tā zuìjìn shénqì shízú, zhēnshi wēifēng bāmiàn
He is very imposing recently.
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他带领团队取得了巨大的成功，威风八面地走进了会场。
tā dàilǐng tuánduì qǔdéle jùdà de chénggōng, wēifēng bāmiàn de zǒu jìngle huìchǎng
He led the team to a great success, and entered the conference room imposingly.
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阅兵式上，士兵们威风八面，气势磅礴。
yuèbīngshì shàng, shìbīngmen wēifēng bāmiàn, qìshì bàngbó
At the military parade, the soldiers were imposing and magnificent.