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正言厉色
zhèng​yán​lì​sè

to be solemn and stern

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Senses

正言厉色/ 正言厲色 zhèng​yán​lì​sè to be solemn and stern

(idiom) speaking with serious words and a severe expression; strict and unsmiling

References

variant 正言厉色/正言厲色 → 正颜厉色/正顏厲色
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