HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
厉 — severe
- Reading
- lì
- Meaning
- severe; strict
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
厉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is lì and it means severe; strict. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
厉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 厉害 (formidable, awesome), 严厉 (stern; severe; strict) and 再接再厉 (continue to exert oneself).
Chinese words containing 厉
Frequently asked questions
What does 厉 mean in Chinese?
厉 means severe; strict in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 厉 read?
厉 is read lì. Reading it inside real words — 厉害 and 严厉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 厉 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 厉 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 厉 in a word?
A common word containing 厉 is 厉害 (lì hai) — "formidable, awesome". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 厉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 厉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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