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正言厉色

/ zhēng yán lì sè /
Strokes

Definition

solemn in word and countenance (idiom); strict and unsmiling/also written 正颜厉色

Example

Definition

say gravely with a straight face; be severe in speech and countenance; in a serious tone and with a stern look

1
Lǎoshī
老师
zhēngyán
正言
厉色
bèi
责备
le
dùn
  

The teacher told him off in a serious manner.