hɑi

HSK 5
common
adjective

Meaning of 厉害

厉害 means severe; fierce; intense; hard to deal with or endure; strict; stern; severe. Pronounced lì hɑi. HSK 5.

  • severe; fierce; intense; hard to deal with or endure
  • strict; stern; severe

Definitions & Examples

de
tóu
tòng
de
hěn
hai
 
yào
kàn
shēng
 

He has a very severe headache and needs to see a doctor.

Zuó
tiān
chǎng
bào
fēng
zhēn
hai
 

Yesterday's storm was really fierce.

Zhè
chǎng
sài
jìng
zhēng
de
fēi
cháng
hai
 

The competition in this match is extremely intense.

Zhè
jiāo
tài
hai
le
 
de
zhí
liú
yǎn
lèi
 

This chili pepper is too hot, it's making my eyes water.