What does 恩威兼施 mean in Chinese?

恩威兼施 (ēn wēi jiān shī) means "to employ both kindness and severity (idiom)" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 恩威兼施?

恩威兼施 is pronounced "ēn wēi jiān shī" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 4 syllables.

What HSK level is 恩威兼施?

恩威兼施 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 恩威兼施?

恩威兼施 is made up of the characters 恩, 威, 兼, 施. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

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恩威兼施 (ēn wēi jiān shī), to employ both kindness and severity (idiom)

恩威兼施

ēn wēi jiān shī

to employ both kindness and severity (idiom)

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Characters in This Word

恩威兼施

Definitions

(verb, idiom) to employ both kindness and severity (idiom)

Example Sentences

Example sentences coming soon.

Related Words

使(shǐ)· to make

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一分为二(yī fēn wéi èr)· one divides into two

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人尽其才(rén jìn qí cái)· employ one's talent to the fullest

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人尽其材(rén jìn qí cái)· employ one's talent to the fullest

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HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

恩威兼施

ēn wēi jiān shī

to employ both kindness and severity (idiom)

verbidiom

Characters in This Word

恩威兼施

Definitions

(verb, idiom) to employ both kindness and severity (idiom)

Example Sentences

Example sentences coming soon.

Related Words

使(shǐ)· to make

→

一分为二(yī fēn wéi èr)· one divides into two

→

人尽其才(rén jìn qí cái)· employ one's talent to the fullest

→

人尽其材(rén jìn qí cái)· employ one's talent to the fullest

→

HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.