厉害 (lìhai) — how to say "awesome" in Chinese

厉害

Awesome, formidable

Radicals / Keys

Cliff

#27 · hǎn · 2 strokes

Roof

#40 · mián · 3 strokes

Synonyms

Examples

那位运动员在比赛中表现得非常厉害,打破了世界纪录,赢得了所有人的掌声。

That athlete performed exceptionally well in the competition, broke the world record, and won everyone's applause.

他真厉害

He is really awesome.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "awesome" in Chinese?

"awesome" in Chinese is 厉害 (lìhai).

What does 厉害 mean in English?

厉害 (lìhai) means "Awesome, formidable".

How is 厉害 pronounced?

It is pronounced lìhai (written as lihai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "awesome" in Chinese characters?

It is written 厉害.

What HSK level is 厉害?

厉害 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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