with a severe countenance and a harsh voice

with a severe countenance and a harsh voice

Zheng se Li Sheng, a Chinese idiom, is "zh è ngs è L ì sh ē ng" in pinyin, which means to be strict in attitude and speech. From Wang Biaozhi by Fang Xiaoru of Ming Dynasty.

Idiom explanation

He is stern in manner and stern in speech.

The origin of Idioms

In Wang Biaozhi, written by Fang Xiaoru of Ming Dynasty, it is said that "people are afraid of Fang ruofeng's cutting edge, but they can deal with it calmly. They will do great things with a righteous voice, and they are not brave."

Idiom usage

Used as an attributive or adverbial.