厉
Meaning:
whetstone; to grind, to sharpen, to whet
HSK 4
Frequency:
#812
Pinyin:
lì
Strokes:
5
Radical:
厂
How to Write 厉 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "厉" in Chinese
The Chinese character 厉 (lì) means "whetstone; to grind, to sharpen, to whet". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 厉 include: 冷厉, 凌厉, 厉害.
📚 Words and Phrases with 厉
Common words containing this character
冷厉
stern; unsympathetic; icy
HSK 2
凌厉
swift and fierce
HSK 2
厉害
(used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding
HSK 2
厉声
stern voice
HSK 2
严厉
severe
HSK 2
威厉
awe-inspiring
HSK 2
尖厉
shrill (voice)
HSK 2
峻厉
pitiless
HSK 2
凄厉
mournful (sound)
HSK 2
猖厉
mad and violent
HSK 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "厉"?
- The pinyin is lì
- How many strokes does "厉" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "厉" mean?
- whetstone; to grind, to sharpen, to whet
- What is the radical of "厉"?
- The radical is "厂"