severe; stern; serious; grave
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
severe; stern; strict; grim
Often used to describe tests, challenges, facial expressions, or attitudes.
Wǒ我
men们
miàn面
lín临
zhe着
yán严
jùn峻
de的
kǎo考
yàn验
。
We are facing a severe test.
Tā他
de的
shén神
qíng情
shí十
fēn分
yán严
jùn峻
。
His expression was very stern.
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Lǎo老
shī师
yòng用
yán严
jùn峻
de的
mù目
guāng光
kàn看
zhe着
tā他
。
The teacher looked at him with a stern gaze.
adjective
serious; grave; critical (of a situation)
Usually refers to situations, circumstances, or problems that are dangerous or urgent.
Xíng形
shì势
shí十
fēn分
yán严
jùn峻
。
The situation is very serious.
Dāng当
qián前
de的
jīng经
jì济
xíng形
shì势
yī依
rán然
yán严
jùn峻
。
The current economic situation remains grave.
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Yì疫
qíng情
xíng形
shì势
yán严
jùn峻
，
dà大
jiā家
yào要
zuò做
hǎo好
fáng防
hù护
。
The epidemic situation is severe; everyone must take precautions.