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CHINESE CHARACTER

lì

厉

厉

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strict; severe

Numbered pinyin
li4
English meanings
strict; severe; fierce

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    tā他shuōhuà说话hěn很lìhai厉害。

    He speaks very fiercely.

  2. 02

    lì厉xíng行jiéyuē节约。

    Strictly practice economy.

Explore words connected to this character.

  • 厉害
  • 严厉
  • 厉行