厉害 meaning and pronunciation

厉害
Simplified word
厲害
Traditional word

厉害 English definition

lì hai
  • difficult to deal with
  • difficult to endure
  • ferocious
  • radical
  • serious
  • terrible
  • violent
  • tremendous
  • awesome

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Characters

  • 厉 (lì): strict; severe;
  • 害 (hài): to do harm to; to cause trouble to; harm; evil; calamity;

Sentences examples with 厉害

  • 他感冒了，咳嗽得很厉害。
    Tā gǎnmàole, késòu dé hěn lìhài.
  • 他病得很厉害，住院了。
    Tā bìng dé hěn lìhài, zhùyuànle.