#XiaMaweIsHowOnesPower

下马威 (xiàmǎwēi) Show one’s power to intimidate others at the  

The character “下 (xià)” means to get down; “马 (mǎ)” means horse and

“威 (wēi)” means power. Oftentimes, this phrase is used when power or

severity is displayed by an official upon taking office.…