Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
厉害
lìhai
Description
我们常用“厉害”来说一个人很有本事，或者事情很严重。
We often use "厉害" to say someone is very capable or that something is serious.
比如朋友做得很好，你可以说“你真厉害！”
For example, if a friend does something well, you can say "你真厉害！"
Meanings
厉害lìhai
impressive; skilled; amazing
他中文说得真厉害。
He speaks Chinese really well.
厉害lìhai
severe; intense; serious
今天热得很厉害。
It's extremely hot today.
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Notes
- Etymology
厉 means severe/sharp, 害 means harm; together forming an intensity word.
- Nuance
as a compliment it is casual and enthusiastic, like English "awesome."
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