僩 (xiàn) - Majestic, imposing appearance & brave, martial

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僩 · xiàn

Majestic, imposing appearance;

brave, martial;

stern, severe expression;

grand, stately demeanor.

Majestic, imposing appearancebrave, martialstern, severe expression

Usage highlights

Majestic appearanceMartial bearingStern expressionGrand demeanorBrave and imposingStately presence

Synonyms

  • 武— martial, military
  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 威— majestic, imposing
  • 严— stern, severe

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 怯— timid, cowardly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He had a majestic appearance (僩然).
  • The warrior stood with martial bearing (武僩).
  • She maintained a stern expression (僩肃).
  • The hall had a grand and stately atmosphere (僩僩).

Collocations

  • Majestic appearance(僩然)
  • Martial bearing(武僩)
  • Stern expression(僩肃)
  • Grand demeanor(僩僩)
  • Brave and imposing(僩僩武夫)
  • Stately presence(僩尔)

Idioms

  • The brave and imposing warrior(僩僩武夫)
  • With majestic dignity(僩然有威)
  • Grand and stately appearance(僩尔威仪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like the Book of Songs to describe martial dignity.
  • Often used in historical contexts to describe the imposing presence of warriors or officials.
  • Represents an ideal of masculine virtue combining physical presence with moral seriousness in Confucian tradition.

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