Read Edit View history 下馬威 xiàmǎwēi initial show of strength Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Senses Add sense 下马威/ 下馬威 xiàmǎwēi initial show of strength A display of severity or power shown immediately upon taking office or at the very start of a conflict to intimidate others and break their spirit. Edit Delete References Add reference synonym 下马威/下馬威 → 下车作威/下車作威 Edit Delete
下马威/ 下馬威 xiàmǎwēi initial show of strength A display of severity or power shown immediately upon taking office or at the very start of a conflict to intimidate others and break their spirit. Edit Delete