下馬威

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Chinese

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to dismount from one's horse; to fall from one's horse power; might; prestige
trad. (下馬威) 下馬
simp. (下马威) 下马
Literally: “dignity of dismounting from the horse”.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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下馬威

  1. (figurative, historical) display of power immediately upon assuming office (in order to warn against insubordination)
  2. (figurative) initial show of strength; display of strength at the first encounter

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