厉害 lìhai
awesome / impressive / intense
厉害 (lìhai) means "awesome / impressive / intense" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 厉害
强
qiáng
strong
进步
jìnbù
progress
头疼
tóuténg
headache
Frequently asked questions
What does 厉害 (lìhai) mean in Chinese?
厉害 (lìhai) means "awesome / impressive / intense" in Chinese. 厉害 (lìhai) means "awesome / impressive / intense" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 厉害 in a sentence?
Use 厉害 (lìhai) the way you would use "awesome / impressive / intense" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 厉害?
Common words that pair with 厉害 include 强. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 厉害 (lìhai) and 着急 (zháojí)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 厉害 means "awesome / impressive / intense"; 着急 means "anxious / worried / in a hurry". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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