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望而生畏
wàngérshēngwèi
1. intimidate at the first glance (idiom); awe-inspiring
2. terrifying
3. overwhelming

Character Breakdown

望
wàng
to expect, to hope, to look forward to
HSK 2 11 丶
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3 6 丶
生
shēng
life, lifetime; birth; growth
HSK 1 5 丶
畏
wèi
fear, dread, awe, reverence
HSK 6 9 丶

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