下馬威

haa6 maa5 wai1

display of severity immediately on taking office · (fig.) initial show of strength

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. display of severity immediately on taking office
  2. (fig.) initial show of strength

Written Forms

下馬威Traditional · Main Form
下马威Alternate Form

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