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Trad. 厲害
- (used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding
- (of a person) stern; strict; harsh; shrewd; tough
- (of an animal) fierce
- (of a resemblance) striking
- (of liquor or chili pepper) strong
- (of bacteria) virulent
Trad. 雷厲風行
- pass like thunder and move like the wind (idiom); swift and decisive reaction
Trad. 發揚蹈厲
- see 發揚踔厲|发扬踔厉[fa1 yang2 chuo1 li4]
Trad. 變本加厲
- lit. change to more severe (idiom); to become more intense (esp. of shortcoming)
- to aggravate
- to intensify
Trad. 嚴厲打擊
- to strike a severe blow
- to crack down
- to take strong measures
Trad. 正言厲色
- solemn in word and countenance (idiom); strict and unsmiling
- also written 正顏厲色|正颜厉色
Trad. 色厲內荏
- lit. show strength while weak inside (idiom); appearing fierce while cowardly at heart
- a sheep in wolf's clothing
Trad. 色厲詞嚴
- severe in both looks and speech (idiom)
Trad. 正顏厲色
- solemn in countenance (idiom); strict and unsmiling
Trad. 再接再厲
- to continue the struggle (idiom); to persist
- unremitting efforts
Trad. 厲行節約
- to practice strict economy (idiom)
Trad. 不明覺厲
- although I don't understand it, it seems pretty awesome (Internet slang)