正言厉色

zhèngyánlìsè

in a serious tone and with a solemn look

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solemn in word and countenance (idiom); strict and unsmiling, also written 正顏厲色, 正颜厉色

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正言厉色

zhèng yán lì sè

with a severe countenance and a harsh voice; put on a stern countenance; serious and severe; severe in speech and countenance; upright appearance

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正言厲色|正言厉色 [zhèng yán lì sè] ► solemn in word and countenance (idiom); strict and unsmiling ► also written ↑正顏厲色|↑正颜厉色