越演越烈 yuè yǎn yuè liè

to be intensifying; to be getting worse and worse

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to be intensifying
  2. 2. to be getting worse and worse
  3. 3. to start to run rampant

Characters

Character Meaning
越 yuè HSK 3
the more... the more; to exceed; to surpass
演 yǎn HSK 4
to perform; to act; to play
越 yuè HSK 3
the more... the more; to exceed; to surpass
烈 liè HSK 5
intense; fierce; ardent