厉害

lì hai

Traditional
厲害
Part of speech
adjective
Level
HSK 5
  1. 1(used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding
  2. 2(of a person) stern; strict; harsh; shrewd; tough
  3. 3(of an animal) fierce
  4. 4(of a resemblance) striking
  5. 5(of liquor or chili pepper) strong
  6. 6(of bacteria) virulent

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