厉害

厉害厲害 hai ㄌㄧˋ ˙ㄏㄞ lai6 hoi6 HSK 5 進階級 · Level 3

  • (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
  • (of liquor or chili pepper) strong
  • (of bacteria) virulent

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 厉 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我非常厉害。 I'm a bad-ass.
  • 我烧得很厉害。 I have a high fever.
  • 我頭痛得厲害。 I'm suffering from a bad headache.
  • 我頭疼得厲害。 I have a bad headache.
  • 我牙痛得厲害。 I have a bad toothache.

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