厉害 厲害
lì hai
HSK level: HSK 4
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
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我烧得很厉害。
wǒ shāo de hěn lì hai。
I have a high fever.
我爸爸吸烟很厉害。
wǒ bà ba xī yān hěn lì hai。
My father is a heavy smoker.
我听说他打麻将很厉害。
wǒ tīng shuō tā dǎ má jiàng hěn lì hai。
I hear he is good at mahjong.