How do you pronounce 厉害 in Pinyin?

The character 厉害 is pronounced "lì hai" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 厉害?

厉害 is categorized under Level 5 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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Q: What does 厉害 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 厉害 (lì hai) translates to "(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". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 5).

lì hai

HSK 5

English 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; (of a resemblance) striking; (of liquor or chili pepper) strong; (of bacteria) virulent

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