lam5 jin4凜然凛然

Jyutpinglam5 jin4

Yaleláhm yìhn

Definition

Awe-inspiring, solemn, and commanding respect.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe a person's demeanor or presence that commands respect through dignity and integrity. It carries a sense of moral weight or solemnity that makes others feel slightly intimidated or deeply impressed. You will rarely hear this in casual daily conversation, as it sounds quite dramatic and elevated.

Examples

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢go2嗰zan6陣hou2好lam5凜jin4然，go3個go3個dou1都m4唔gam2敢ceot1出seng1聲。

He spoke in such an awe-inspiring way that no one dared to make a sound.

min6面deoi3對koeng4強kyun4權，keoi5佢ji1依jin4然bou2保ci4持lam5凜jin4然ge3嘅taai3態dou6度。

Facing the powerful, he still maintained an awe-inspiring attitude.

Common phrases

zing3正hei3氣lam5凜jin4然

full of righteous awe

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common adjective like 好勁 or 威風, but it specifically implies a sense of righteousness or moral authority rather than just being powerful or cool.