望而生畏 wàng ér shēng wèi

DEFINITIONS

  1. intimidate at the first glance (idiom); awe-inspiring
  2. terrifying
  3. overwhelming

CHARACTERS

望 wàng
HSK 2
to look at, look forward; to hope, expect
而 ér
HSK 3
and; and then; and yet; but
生 shēng
HSK 1
life, living, lifetime; birth
畏 wèi
HSK 6
fear, dread, awe, reverence