in a stern voice; harshly
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadverb
in a harsh or stern voice; harshly
formalDescribes the manner of speaking when angry, authoritative, or reprimanding someone. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
Lǎo老
shī师
lì厉
shēng声
zhì制
zhǐ止
le了
kè课
táng堂
shàng上
de的
chāo吵
nào闹
。
The teacher sternly stopped the noise in the classroom.
Tā他
lì厉
shēng声
zhì质
wèn问
dào道
：
“
Nǐ你
wèi为
shén什
me么
yào要
zhè这
yàng样
zuò做
？
”
He demanded sternly, "Why did you have to do this?"
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Jǐng警
guān官
lì厉
shēng声
mìng命
lìng令
suǒ所
yǒu有
rén人
jǔ举
qǐ起
shuāng双
shǒu手
。
The police officer commanded in a stern voice for everyone to raise their hands.