厉害
lì hai
HSK 4traditional 厲害

How to write 厉害 (lì hai) in Chinese

厉害 (pinyin: lì hai, written "li hai" or "lihai") means (used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 厉害.

Meaning

  • (used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding
  • (of a person) stern; strict; harsh; shrewd; tough
  • (of an animal) fierce
  • (of a resemblance) striking

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