厉害
lì hai
HSK 5 · C1

Meanings

  1. (used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding
  2. (of a person) stern; strict; harsh; shrewd; tough
  3. (of an animal) fierce
  4. (of a resemblance) striking
  5. (of liquor or chili pepper) strong
  6. (of bacteria) virulent

Quick facts

Traditional厲害
HSK LevelHSK 5
CEFRC1
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