strict enforcement of orders and prohibitions
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
strict enforcement of commands; orders are obeyed and prohibitions are heeded
formalUsed to describe an organization, system, or leader that ensures rules and orders are followed without exception. Often carries a positive, commendatory tone regarding discipline and governance.
Xīn新
lǐng领
dǎo导
shàng上
rèn任
hòu后
，
gōng公
sī司
jì纪
lǜ律
yán严
míng明
，
zhēn真
zhèng正
zuò做
dào到
lìng令
xíng行
jìn禁
zhǐ止
。
After the new leader took office, the company's discipline became strict, truly achieving the principle that orders are obeyed and prohibitions are heeded.
Yī一
zhī支
qiáng强
dà大
de的
jūn军
duì队
bì必
xū须
zuò做
dào到
lìng令
xíng行
jìn禁
zhǐ止
。
A strong army must enforce orders strictly and ensure prohibitions are followed.
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Tā他
men们
de的
guǎn管
lǐ理
tuán团
duì队
xiào效
lǜ率
hěn很
gāo高
，
yī一
qiè切
jué决
cè策
dōu都
néng能
lìng令
xíng行
jìn禁
zhǐ止
。
Their management team is highly efficient; all decisions are executed promptly and without disobedience.