疾言厲色
jí​yán​lì​sè

harsh words and stern looks

  • created sense approved 疾言厉色/疾言厲色 · jí​yán​lì​sè · harsh words and stern looks — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    疾言厉色 / 疾言厲色

    jí​yán​lì​sè

    harsh words and stern looks

    Speaking in a sharp, hurried tone with a stern facial expression; describes the appearance of someone who is very angry

    疾 (literal) → 疾 · jí · fast 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech 厉 (literal) → 厉/厲 · lì · severe 色 (literal) → 色 · sè · expression

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