狰狞可畏 — “To be hideous and terrifying, inspiring fear”
狰狞可畏 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be hideous and terrifying, inspiring fear”. Literally, “Hideous and terrifying”.
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狰狞可畏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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那个古老的石像面目狰狞可畏，让参观者感到一丝不安。
The ancient stone statue had a hideous and terrifying appearance, making visitors feel a touch of unease.
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What does 狰狞可畏 mean?
狰狞可畏 (zhēng níng kě wèi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be hideous and terrifying, inspiring fear”.
How do you pronounce 狰狞可畏?
狰狞可畏 is pronounced zhēng níng kě wèi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 狰狞可畏 literally mean?
Literally, 狰狞可畏 means “Hideous and terrifying”. It is used to mean “to be hideous and terrifying, inspiring fear”.
What is the Chinese definition of 狰狞可畏?
狰狞：状貌凶恶。状貌凶恶，让人畏惧