wèi​wēi​huái​dé

to respect power and cherish virtue

Senses

畏威怀德/ 畏威懷德 wèi​wēi​huái​dé to respect power and cherish virtue

To both fear someone's power or authority and feel grateful for their kindness; used to describe a people or subordinate who is fully won over by a ruler's combined strength and benevolence.

References

see 畏威怀德/畏威懷德 国语/國語
see 畏威怀德/畏威懷德 左传/左傳