Correct
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
lìsè
厉色
dì
地
bǎ
把
tā
他
zébèi
责备
le
了
yī
一
dùn
顿
。
The teacher told him off in a serious manner.