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厲
lì
Description
“厲”这个字现在很少单独用。
The character "厲" is now rarely used alone.
我们常在“厉害”这个词里看到它，意思是很强或很严格。
We often see it in the word "厉害", meaning very strong or very strict.
Meanings
厉害lìhài
impressive; formidable; severe
他打篮球真厉害。
He is really good at playing basketball.
严厉yánlì
strict; stern
老师对我们很严厉。
The teacher is very strict with us.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant a whetstone, later extended to 'sharp, severe, stern'.
- Nuance
厲 (simplified 厉) rarely stands alone; it lives inside words like 厉害 and 严厉.
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