To order people about with an arrogant and condescending attitude, often by merely gesturing with the chin or showing an imperious expression, without speaking.
他虽然才刚上任，却已经开始对下属颐指气使，一副高高在上的样子。
Although he had just taken office, he already started to order his subordinates about with an arrogant air, acting as if he was superior.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
In the late Tang Dynasty, Zhu Wen assassinated Prime Minister Cui Yin and forced Emperor Zhaozong to move the capital to Luoyang.
Uneasy, Zhu Wen dispatched Li Zhen to Luoyang to keep an eye on Emperor Zhaozong and all the officials.
Relying on Zhu Wen's power, Li Zhen became arrogant and looked down upon everyone. He often bossed people around with a tilt of his chin and an imperious attitude, reprimanding anyone he found displeasing.
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