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威厲

简威厉 · 繁威厲

Mandarin · pinyin wēi lì

awe-inspiring
majestic

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威: wēi · pomp, power; powerful; dominate
厲: Look up this written character
厉: lì · whetstone; grind, sharpen; whet

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1–4 · wei1 li4

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wai1 lai6

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