道貌凛然 | appear sternly dignified

dào道mào貌lǐn凛rán然

To appear dignified and solemn, often implying a somewhat artificial or overly serious righteousness; to put on a stern and proper air.

他平日里总是道貌凛然，不苟言笑，让人觉得难以亲近。

He usually appears sternly dignified and rarely smiles, making him seem unapproachable.

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