厉害lìhai
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Meanings
1. (used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible; intense; severe; devastating; amazing; awesome; outstanding
2. (of a person) stern; strict; harsh; shrewd; tough
3. (of an animal) fierce
4. (of a resemblance) striking
5. (of liquor or chili pepper) strong
6. (of bacteria) virulent
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I'm a bad-ass.
It's ached before, but never as badly as right now.
She swims brilliantly well.
I have a high fever.
My father is a heavy smoker.
I hear he is good at mahjong.