雷厉风行

雷厲風行

léilìfēngxíng

idiom #53,562

Meanings

1 swift and decisive (idiom)
2 acting with the speed of thunder and force of wind
3 prompt and vigorous in execution

Characters

to move; to act

Examples

他办事雷厉风行，从不拖延。

Tā bànshì léilìfēngxíng, cóng bù tuōyán.

He handles matters swiftly and decisively, never delaying.

新经理上任后雷厉风行地推行改革。

Xīn jīnglǐ shàngrèn hòu léilìfēngxíng de tuīxíng gǎigé.

After taking office, the new manager pushed through reforms swiftly and decisively.

这项政策雷厉风行地执行了下去。

Zhè xiàng zhèngcè léilìfēngxíng de zhíxíng le xiàqù.

This policy was carried out with speed and vigor.

Tips

history

From Han Yu's Tang-dynasty 《潮州刺史谢上表》: 关机阖开，雷厉风行 — praising the emperor's decisive governance as sharp as thunder, swift as wind. The four elements pair neatly: 雷 thunder, 厉 severe, 风 wind, 行 moving.

register

Strongly positive. Used to commend leaders, officials, or managers who act decisively. Not used for reckless haste — it implies thoroughness combined with speed.

Stroke Order

雷 léi

厉 lì

风 fēng

行 xíng