威风凛凛 wēi fēng lǐn lǐn Imposing and awe-inspiring

Explanation

威风凛凛的意思是：威风：威严的气概；凛凛：严肃，可敬畏的样子。形容声势或气派使人敬畏。

The meaning of "威风凛凛" is: 威风：the dignity of courage;凛凛：serious, awe-inspiring. It describes the power or style that inspires awe.

Origin Story

在古代，有一个名叫李广的将军，他英勇善战，战功赫赫，是汉朝著名的军事家。一次，李广率领军队出征，在与匈奴的战斗中，他身先士卒，冲锋陷阵，杀得匈奴人丢盔弃甲，溃不成军。李广威风凛凛，气势如虹，他手中的宝剑仿佛闪耀着光芒，令敌人闻风丧胆。李广的威名传遍了整个战场，士兵们看到他的英勇无畏，士气高涨，都奋勇杀敌。最终，李广带领军队取得了决定性的胜利，匈奴人被彻底打败，李广的威名更加响亮。

zài gǔ dài, yǒu yī gè míng jiào lǐ guǎng de jiāng jūn, tā yīng yǒng shàn zhàn, zhàn gōng hè hè, shì hàn cháo zhù míng de jūn shì jiā. yī cì, lǐ guǎng shuài lǐng jūn duì chū zhēng, zài yǔ xiōng nú de zhàn dòu zhōng, tā shēn xiān shì zǔ, chōng fēng xiàn zhèn, shā de xiōng nú rén diū kuī qī jiǎ, kuì bù chéng jūn. lǐ guǎng wēi fēng lǐn lǐn, qì shì rú hóng, tā shǒu zhōng de bǎo jiàn fǎng fú shǎn yào zhe guāng máng, lìng dí rén wén fēng sàng dǎn. lǐ guǎng de wēi míng chuán biàn le zhěng gè zhàn chǎng, bīng shì men kàn dào tā de yīng yǒng wú wèi, shì qì gāo zhǎng, dōu fèn yǒng shā dí. zuì zhōng, lǐ guǎng dài lǐng jūn duì qǔ dé le jué dìng xìng de shèng lì, xiōng nú rén bèi chě dī dǎ bài, lǐ guǎng de wēi míng gèng jiā xiǎng liàng.

In ancient times, there was a general named Li Guang, who was brave and skilled in battle, with many military achievements. He was a famous military strategist of the Han Dynasty. Once, Li Guang led his troops to war and fought against the Xiongnu. In the battle, he led from the front, charging into battle and killing the Xiongnu soldiers, so they left their helmets and armor behind and fled in panic. Li Guang was imposing and full of confidence, his sword seemed to shine and the enemies were terrified when they heard his name. Li Gongs fame spread throughout the battlefield, the soldiers saw his bravery and their morale rose, so they fought bravely against the enemy. In the end, Li Guang led his army to a decisive victory, the Xiongnu were completely defeated, and Li Gongs fame became even greater.

Usage

这个成语主要用来形容人或事物威严、气派、令人敬畏的样子，常用来描写人物的英姿飒爽、气势雄伟、威风凛凛的姿态，也可以用来形容事物雄伟壮观、气势磅礴的景象。

zhè ge chéng yǔ zhǔ yào yòng lái xíng róng rén huò shì wù wēi yán, qì pài, lìng rén jìng wèi de yàng zi, cháng yòng lái miáo xiě rén wù de yīng zī sà shuǎng, qì shì xióng wěi, wēi fēng lǐn lǐn de zī tài, yě kě yǐ yòng lái xíng róng shì wù xióng wěi zhuàng guān, qì shì pàng bó de jǐng xiàng.

This idiom is mainly used to describe the appearance of a person or object that is imposing, stylish, and awe-inspiring. It is often used to describe the radiant appearance, imposing style, and awe-inspiring posture of a person, but also to describe the magnificent and imposing scene of an object.

Examples

• 他站在那里，威风凛凛，让人不敢靠近。

  tā zhàn zài nà li, wēi fēng lǐn lǐn, ràng rén bù gǎn kào jìn.

  He stood there, imposing and awe-inspiring, making people dare not approach.

• 将军威风凛凛地站在城楼上，俯瞰着城下的敌军。

  jiāng jūn wēi fēng lǐn lǐn de zhàn zài chéng lóu shàng, fǔ kàn zhe chéng xià de dí jūn.

  The general stood imposingly on the city tower, overlooking the enemy troops below the city.

• 那匹骏马威风凛凛，在草原上奔驰。

  nà pǐ jùn mǎ wēi fēng lǐn lǐn, zài cáo yuán shàng bēn chí.

  The steed is imposing and galloping across the grassland.

Related Idioms

• 英姿勃勃

• 气势汹汹

• 威风八面

Opposite Idioms

• 文质彬彬

• 温文尔雅