wèi​wēi​huái​dé

to respect power and cherish virtue

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.

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