yán严（嚴）
Meaning of 严
严 means tight; close; strict (in secrecy); strict; stern; severe. Pronounced yán. HSK 4.
- tight; close; strict (in secrecy)
- strict; stern; severe
- severe; intense; harsh
Character Info
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Definitions & Examples
Please seal the bottle tightly to prevent the liquid from spilling out.
He is tight-lipped and never tells the company's secrets to others.
The border security is tight; no one can enter or exit casually.
The confidentiality measures for this document are strict.
She closed the doors and windows tightly before leaving home.
Common Words
strict; rigorous; make strict
solemn; serious; strict; to enforce
serious; severe; critical
tight; strict; thorough; rigorous
stern; severe; strict
severe winter; harsh winter; bitter winter
severe cold; bitter cold; frigid
rigorous; strict; careful; precise
my father (humble term)
strictly observe; strictly guard
strictly prohibit; strictly forbid
severe punishment; torture; corporal penalty
solemn and just; serious and fair