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正言厉色
zhèng​yán​lì​sè

to be solemn and stern

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 正言 zhèng​yán
    straight talk
    (literary) upright and honest speech; wholesome talk
  2. 厉色 厲色 lì​sè
    stern countenance
    a stern look or angry facial expression