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望而生畏

wàngérshēngwèi

intimidate at the first glance (idiom); awe-inspiring / terrifying / overwhelming

Character Breakdown

望
wàng
to expect, to hope, to look forward to
HSK 2
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3
生
shēng
life, lifetime; birth; growth
HSK 1
畏
wèi
fear, dread, awe, reverence
HSK 6

Additional Information

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Chinese
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