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厉害

lì hai

HSK 4

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

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