声色俱厉 stern voice and expression
Explanation
形容说话时声音和脸色都很严厉。
Describes someone speaking with a stern voice and expression.
Origin Story
唐朝时期，宰相李德裕因得罪宦官，被贬官外放。临行前，他去拜见皇帝，皇帝对李德裕的才能十分欣赏，但碍于宦官的势力，不得不将他贬职。皇帝面露难色，语气低沉地说：‘爱卿，朕…实在没有办法…’李德裕知道皇帝的难处，便叩首道：‘臣领旨！’皇帝见李德裕如此识大体，不禁叹道：‘可惜啊，可惜…’此情此景，皇帝虽不忍心，但面对强大的宦官集团，也只能无奈地送别李德裕。 数年后，李德裕凭借自身的才能和政绩，再次受到朝廷重用。他再次入朝为官，皇帝看到昔日被贬谪的李德裕如今重回朝堂，内心百感交集。他想起当年送别李德裕时，自己欲言又止，声色俱厉的模样，不禁感慨万千。皇帝亲自迎接李德裕，并向他道歉，表示当初对他的贬谪实属无奈之举。李德裕也坦然接受，并表示忠心耿耿，愿意为国家效力。
During the Tang Dynasty, Prime Minister Li Deyu was demoted and exiled because he offended the eunuchs. Before leaving, he went to see the emperor, who greatly admired Li Deyu's talent but was forced to demote him due to the eunuchs' influence. The emperor showed his reluctance, his voice low, saying: 'My loyal minister, I… really have no other choice…’ Li Deyu understood the emperor's difficulties and bowed, saying: 'I accept the order!' Seeing Li Deyu's understanding, the emperor sighed: 'Such a pity… Such a pity…’ In this situation, even though the emperor felt pity, he had no choice but to sadly bid farewell to Li Deyu. Years later, Li Deyu, through his own abilities and achievements, was once again employed by the court. When he returned to court, the emperor was deeply moved to see Li Deyu, once exiled, now back in the court. He recalled the scene of bidding farewell to Li Deyu, with his hesitation and stern demeanor, and sighed deeply. The emperor personally welcomed Li Deyu back and apologized, explaining that his demotion back then was unavoidable. Li Deyu accepted it calmly, affirming his loyalty and willingness to serve the country.
Usage
多用于描写说话者严厉的神态和语气。
Often used to describe the speaker's stern demeanor and tone.
Examples
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他声色俱厉地批评了我的错误。
tashēngsèjùlìdìpīpinglewǒdecuòwù。
He criticized my mistake with a stern voice and expression.
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老师声色俱厉地训斥了那个犯错的学生。
lǎoshīshēngsèjùlìdìxùnchìle nàge fàn cuò dexuéshēng。
The teacher reprimanded the errant student with a stern voice and expression.