可畏 kěwèi dreadful Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 后生可畏 hòushēngkěwèi formidable youth The younger generation is to be regarded with respect or awe because of their potential to excel and surpass their predecessors.人言可畏 rényánkěwèi vicious gossip gossip is a fearful thing; public opinion is to be dreaded