宣威耀武 — “To brandish one's power and might”
宣威耀武 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to brandish one's power and might”. To flaunt one's strength and imposing presence. Literally, “Proclaim might and flaunt military power”.
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他总是喜欢在新人面前宣威耀武，以显示自己的老练和权威。
He always likes to brandish his power and might in front of new employees to show off his experience and authority.
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What does 宣威耀武 mean?
宣威耀武 (xuān wēi yào wǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to brandish one's power and might”.
How do you pronounce 宣威耀武?
宣威耀武 is pronounced xuān wēi yào wǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 宣威耀武 literally mean?
Literally, 宣威耀武 means “Proclaim might and flaunt military power”. It is used to mean “to brandish one's power and might”.
What is the Chinese definition of 宣威耀武?
耀：炫耀；武：武力。炫耀武力，显示威风