戫 (yù) - Majestic, awe-inspiring & martial appearance

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yù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

戫 · yù

Majestic, awe-inspiring;

martial appearance;

used in ancient texts to describe formidable military presence.

Majestic, awe-inspiringmartial appearanceused in ancient texts to describe formidable military

Usage highlights

Majestic military appearanceFormidable martial presenceAweMartial splendorImposing military display

Synonyms

  • 威— majestic, imposing
  • 武— martial, military
  • 猛— fierce, vigorous

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 柔— soft, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army appeared majestic and awe-inspiring (军容戫戫).
  • He described the military's formidable appearance (形容军威戫然).
  • Ancient texts mention the majestic bearing of troops (古籍载军旅戫戫).

Collocations

  • Majestic military appearance(军容戫戫)
  • Formidable martial presence(武威戫然)
  • Awe-inspiring bearing(威仪戫戫)
  • Martial splendor(武戫)
  • Imposing military display(军势戫戫)

Idioms

  • Majestic and awe-inspiring military presence(军容戫戫)
  • Formidable and imposing martial bearing(武威戫然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing military majesty and formidable presence.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.
  • Associated with descriptions of imperial military power and ceremonial grandeur.

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