No. 2,183 in Chinese
敬畏
"敬畏" means "reverence and awe."
In a sentence
我们对自然的力量怀有深深的敬畏之情。
We harbor deep reverence towards the power of nature.
The word '敬畏' is used to express a respectful fear or awe towards the immense power and grandeur of nature.
许多人敬畏科学家的知识和智慧。
Many people revere the knowledge and wisdom of scientists.
Here, '敬畏' conveys respect mixed with admiration and acknowledgment of the expertise possessed by scientists.
在古代，人们对神灵怀有敬畏之感。
In ancient times, people harbored a sense of awe towards deities.
In this sentence, '敬畏' describes the mixture of fear and respect held towards divine beings in a traditional context.
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