Definition
施威 is a separable verb (离合词) that means to display one's power or authority, often through force or anger. The verb 施 and the noun 威 can be separated when inserting aspect markers like 了 or 过, or when adding a measure phrase (e.g., 施了一次威). It has a formal or authoritative tone and is not used in casual conversation.
v.o.
to exert one's power or authority (often in anger)to show force
Examples
- 施威。Tā jīngcháng xiàng yuángōng shī wēi.He often shows his power to the employees.
- 。Lǎobǎn duì dàjiā shī le yí cì wēi.The boss showed his power to everyone once.
- ，。Jīnglǐ zài huìyì shàng shī guò wēi, dàjiā dōu pà tā.The manager has shown his authority at meetings, and everyone is afraid of him.
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