厉 lì

whetstone; grind, sharpen; whet

HSK 4 #1339

DEFINITIONS

  • whetstone
  • grind, sharpen
  • whet
  • surname Li
  • strict
  • severe

STROKES

WORDS

凌厉 líng lì sharp and fierce; describing something intense and cutting, often applied to wind or attack
很厉 hěn lì very severe; intense; fierce
冷厉 lěng lì cold and stern; an adjective describing a demeanor that is harsh, unyielding, or imposing in a chilly manner
声色俱厉 shēng sè jù lì harsh in speech and fierce in expression
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