下车作威 xiàchēzuòwēi initial show of force Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 下车 下車 xiàchē to take office to take up a new official post or arrive at an appointment作 zuò verb to do to do; to make; to engage in an activity; often interchangeable with 做 zuò in set phrases威 wēi noun might (bound form) power; prestige; an awesome force that inspires awe or fear