imposing(bù è ér yán)

imposing

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is B ù è é ry á n, which means it's not vicious, but it's dignified and awe inspiring. It comes from the book of changes.

Idiom usage

Used as a predicate or attributive; used of elders

Analysis of Idioms

Antonym: amiable and approachable

The origin of Idioms

In the book of changes, Dun: "a gentleman is far from a villain, but not evil but strict."

Idiom explanation

It's not vicious, but it's dignified and awe inspiring.

Chinese PinYin : bù è ér yán