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下马威
下馬威
xiàmǎwēi
1. display of severity immediately on taking office
2. (fig.) initial show of strength

Character Breakdown

下
xià
below, underneath; inferior; to bring down; next
HSK 1 3 丶
马
mǎ
horse; surname
HSK 3 3 丶
威
wēi
might, power, prestige; to dominate
HSK 5 9 丶

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