正言厉色

Traditional: 正言厲色

zhèng yán lì sè

Dictionary entry

solemn in word and countenance (idiom); strict and unsmiling

What does 正言厉色 mean?

正言厉色 (zhèng yán lì sè) has the following dictionary meaning.

1solemn in word and countenance (idiom); strict and unsmiling

2also written 正顏厲色|正颜厉色

Character breakdown

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正zhēngfirst month of the lunar year 言yánwords · speech 厉Lìsurname Li 色sècolor · CL:種|种[zhong3]

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正言厉色

zhèng yán lì sè

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