望而生畏 Wàng ér shēng wèi awe-inspiring

Explanation

看见了就害怕。形容事物使人感到恐惧，不敢接近。

To be so intimidated by something that one does not dare to approach it.

Origin Story

传说中，昆仑山脉深处有一座神秘的山峰，名为“畏惧峰”。峰顶常年被云雾笼罩，山腰怪石嶙峋，古树参天，更有传说中凶猛的野兽出没其中。许多探险家慕名而来，但都被其险峻的地势和神秘的氛围所震慑，最终只能望而生畏，放弃攀登。一位年轻的登山家，他拥有着过人的勇气和毅力，他决心挑战畏惧峰。他仔细研究了地形图，制定了详细的攀登计划，并准备了充足的物资。在攀登过程中，他克服了无数的困难，抵挡了狂风暴雨的袭击，战胜了内心的恐惧，最终成功登顶，俯瞰着壮丽的山河。他的成功，不仅征服了畏惧峰，更征服了自己内心的恐惧，成为了人们心中勇敢的象征。

chuán shuō zhōng, kūn lún shān mài shēn chù yǒu yī zuò shén mì de shān fēng, míng wéi "wèi jù fēng". fēng dǐng cháng nián bèi yún wù lóng zhào, shān yāo guài shí lín xún, gǔ shù cān tiān, gèng yǒu chuán shuō zhōng xiōng měng de yě shòu chū mò qí zhōng. xǔ duō tàn xiǎn jiā mù míng ér lái, dàn dōu bèi qí xiǎn jùn de dì shì hé shén mì de fēn wéi suǒ zhèn shè, zuì zhōng zhǐ néng wàng ér shēng wèi, fàng qì pāndēng. yī wèi nián qīng de dēng shān jiā, tā yǒng yǒu zhe guò rén de yǒng qì hé yì lì, tā jué xīn tiǎo zhàn wèi jù fēng. tā zǐ xì yán jiū le dì xíng tú, zhì dìng le xiáng xì de pāndēng jì huà, bìng zhǔn bèi le chōng zú de wù zī. zài pāndēng guò chéng zhōng, tā kè fú le wú shù de kùn nán, dǐ dǎng le kuáng fēng bào yǔ de xí jī, zhàn shèng le nèi xīn de kǒng jù, zuì zhōng chéng gōng dēng dǐng, fǔ kàn zhe zhuàng lì de shān hé. tā de chéng gōng, bù jǐn zhēng fú le wèi jù fēng, gèng zhēng fú le zì jǐ nèi xīn de kǒng jù, chéng wéi le rén men xīn zhōng yǒng gǎn de xiàng zhēng.

Legend has it that deep within the Kunlun Mountains lies a mysterious peak called "Fear Peak." The summit is perpetually shrouded in mist, the slopes are jagged and treacherous, ancient trees soar into the sky, and fearsome beasts are said to roam among them. Many explorers have journeyed there, only to be awestruck by the formidable terrain and eerie atmosphere, ultimately succumbing to fear and abandoning their climb. One young mountaineer, possessing exceptional courage and determination, resolved to conquer Fear Peak. He studied topographical maps meticulously, crafted a detailed climbing plan, and assembled ample supplies. During his ascent, he overcame countless obstacles, weathered fierce storms, and conquered his own inner fears, finally reaching the summit and gazing upon the magnificent panorama below. His achievement, more than the conquering of Fear Peak, lay in overcoming his own fear, making him a symbol of courage in the hearts of people.

Usage

形容事物使人感到恐惧，不敢接近。

xióngróng shìwù shǐ rén gǎndào kǒngjù, bù gǎn jiējìn.

Used to describe something so intimidating that one does not dare to approach it.

Examples

• 那座大山，高耸入云，令人望而生畏。

  nà zuò dàshān,gāosǒng rù yún, lìng rén wàng ér shēng wèi.

  That mountain, towering into the clouds, is awe-inspiring.

• 面对如此强大的对手，他们望而生畏，不敢轻易挑战。

  miàn duì rúcǐ qiáng dà de duìshǒu, tāmen wàng ér shēng wèi, bù gǎn yīqīng tiǎozhàn.

  Faced with such a strong opponent, they were intimidated and did not dare to challenge easily.

Related Idioms

• 望而却步

• 畏首畏尾

Opposite Idioms

• 无所畏惧

• 勇敢无畏