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wēi
char. impressive power; deter (with prowess), threaten by force
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'威' is part of the following simplified words:
 崴 揻 葳
'威' is part of the following traditional words:
 崴 揻 葳

Simplified Chinese

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Traditional Chinese

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Simplified stroke orders are based on the 'Standard of National Commonly-used Mandarin Chinese Characters (现代汉语通用字笔顺规范)', issued by the China National Language and Character Working Committee (国家语言文字工作委员会) on April 7th 1997. Traditional stroke orders are based on information issued by the Taiwan Ministry of Education.
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wēi shè
v. terrorize (by military force), submit someone to power and threat
quán wēi
n. authority
wēi xié
v./n. threaten, menace
shì wēi
v. put on a show of force, hold a demonstration
wēi zhèn
v. overawe, inspire awe
wēi měng
adj. fierce and brave; valiant and powerful