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The Chinese idiom 「雷厲風飛」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

① As violent as thunder and as fast as wind. Same as “vigorous and resolute action”. ② Severe and powerful.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

léi lì fēng fēi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

leui4 lai6 fung1 fei1

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.