Definition
凌厉 is a literary adjective describing something that is swift and fierce — often used for attacks, winds, gazes, or criticism that are sharp and unstoppable. It carries a sense of momentum and intensity, not just speed. You'll encounter it in formal or written contexts, such as news reports, literature, or sports commentary.
s.v.
swift and fiercerelentlesssharp and powerful
Examples
- 凌厉，。Duìfāng de gōngshì shífēn líng lì, wǒmen hěn nán fángshǒu.The opponent's attack was very swift and fierce; we had difficulty defending.
- 凌厉。Tā líng lì de mùguāng ràng rén bù gǎn zhíshì.His sharp and fierce gaze made people afraid to look directly at him.
- 凌厉。Hánfēng líng lì de chuī guò kōngkuàng de tiányě.The bitter wind blew fiercely across the empty fields.
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