stern; severe; strict
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
stern; severe; strict; harsh
Describes a strict or harsh attitude, tone, or punishment. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
yán严
lì厉
dǎ打
jī击
fàn犯
zuì罪
xíng行
wéi为
。
The government is cracking down hard on criminal behavior.
Lǎo老
shī师
duì对
xué学
shēng生
de的
tài态
dù度
fēi非
cháng常
yán严
lì厉
。
The teacher's attitude toward the students is very strict.
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Tā他
de的
cuò措
cí辞
yán严
lì厉
，
ràng让
rén人
nán难
yǐ以
jiē接
shòu受
。
His harsh wording is difficult for people to accept.