厉害
lìhai
adjectiveHSK 5
Meaning
- (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
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- (of a resemblance) striking
- (of liquor or chili pepper) strong
- (of bacteria) virulent
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Not to be confused with: 利害 (lìhài, pros and cons)