How to Write 厉
The character 厉 (lì) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 厂 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
厉 is pronounced lì in Mandarin Chinese. It means severe or strict.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 厉 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 厉
厉害
lì hài
formidable or severe
严厉
yán lì
Severe / Harsh
鼓励
gǔ lì
to encourage
Example Sentences
他的汉语很厉害。
tā de hàn yǔ hěn lì hài
His Chinese is amazing.
老师非常严厉。
lǎo shī fēi cháng yán lì
The teacher is very strict.
谢谢你的鼓励。
xiè xiè nǐ de gǔ lì
Thank you for your encouragement.
Practice Writing 厉 (lì)
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