朝野侧目 — “To be regarded with awe and apprehension”
朝野侧目 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be regarded with awe and apprehension”. To command such respect or fear that people dare not look directly. It describes someone with immense power or influence that inspires widespread deference or intimidation. Literally, “officials and common folk look askance”.
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What does 朝野侧目 mean?
朝野侧目 (cháo yě cè mù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be regarded with awe and apprehension”.
How do you pronounce 朝野侧目?
朝野侧目 is pronounced cháo yě cè mù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 朝野侧目 literally mean?
Literally, 朝野侧目 means “officials and common folk look askance”. It is used to mean “to be regarded with awe and apprehension”.
What is the Chinese definition of 朝野侧目?
朝野：朝廷与民间；侧目：不敢正视。官吏和平民都不敢正眼相看。形容权势大令人生畏