望而生畏 wàng ér shēng wèi

intimidate at the first glance (idiom); awe-inspiring

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 63409th word

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
望 wàng HSK 2
to hope; to expect; to look towards
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
生 shēng HSK 1
life; to be born; raw
畏 wèi HSK 6
to fear