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威 places 女 (woman) beneath 戌 (a halberd or heavy weapon), depicting a woman forced into submission by armed might. This imagery gives the character its core meanings: overwhelming power, commanding authority, and the ability to inspire awe, fear, or obedience.
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威士忌很好喝。
他的声音很威严。
这部电影很有威力。
不要威胁别人。
她在公司里威望很高。
权威专家发表了意见。
威武的军队保卫国家。
自然灾害展示了自然的威力。
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