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下马威

xiàmǎwēi

Traditional: 下馬威

display of severity immediately on taking office / (fig.) initial show of strength

Character Breakdown

下
xià
below, underneath; inferior; to bring down; next
HSK 1
马
mǎ
horse; surname
HSK 3
威
wēi
might, power, prestige; to dominate
HSK 5

Additional Information

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Chinese
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