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敬畏
jìng wèi
Meaning
- to revere
Definition
既敬重又畏惧。
to revere; to hold in awe; a feeling of respect mixed with fear.
Usage
用于表达对某人或某事物既尊敬又畏惧的情感，通常针对自然力量、权威、神灵等。
Used to express a feeling of respect mixed with fear towards someone or something, such as natural forces, authority, or deities.
Examples
- 1 面对大自然的威力，人类应该心存敬畏。（In the face of nature's power, humans should hold it in awe.）
- 2 他对这位德高望重的老师充满敬畏。（He is filled with reverence and awe for this respected teacher.）
- 3 在古老的文化中，人们对神灵怀有深深的敬畏。（In ancient cultures, people held deep reverence and fear for the gods.）
- 4 法律需要被敬畏，才能维护社会的秩序。（The law needs to be revered in order to maintain social order.）
- 5 每次看到雄伟的山川，我都不禁产生敬畏之情。（Every time I see majestic mountains and rivers, I can't help but feel awe.）
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