rigorous; strict; meticulous
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
rigorous; prudent and strict
formalDescribes a person's attitude, scholarly approach, or work style that is cautious, careful, and strict. Often used in formal or academic contexts.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiào教
shòu授
zhì治
xué学
shí十
fēn分
jǐn谨
yán严
。
This professor is extremely rigorous in his scholarship.
Tā他
de的
zuò作
fēng风
jǐn谨
yán严
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
zūn尊
jìng敬
。
His strict and careful style is deeply respected by everyone.
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Zuò做
xué学
wèn问
xū需
yào要
jǐn谨
yán严
de的
tài态
dù度
。
Doing research requires a rigorous attitude.
adjective
tight and well-organized; compact and meticulous
formalDescribes the structure, organization, or logic of writing, arguments, or systems that is well-crafted and tight.
Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
jié结
gòu构
jǐn谨
yán严
，
luó逻
jí辑
qīng清
xī晰
。
This article has a tight structure and clear logic.
Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
de的
bù布
jú局
jǐn谨
yán严
，
qíng情
jié节
jǐn紧
còu凑
。
This novel has a well-crafted layout and a compact plot.
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Tā他
de的
lùn论
zhèng证
jǐn谨
yán严
，
méi没
yǒu有
lòu漏
dòng洞
。
His argumentation is rigorous and without loopholes.