strictly order; sternly command
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to order strictly; to command sternly
formalUsed in formal contexts to indicate an authoritative and non-negotiable command, often with legal or disciplinary force.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
yán严
lìng令
jìn禁
zhǐ止
fēi非
fǎ法
bǔ捕
lāo捞
。
The government strictly forbids illegal fishing.
Shàng上
jí级
yán严
lìng令
bù部
duì队
lì立
jí即
chè撤
tuì退
。
The higher-ups sternly ordered the troops to retreat immediately.
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Gōng公
sī司
yán严
lìng令
yuán员
gōng工
bù不
dé得
xiè泄
lòu露
shāng商
yè业
jī机
mì密
。
The company strictly ordered employees not to leak trade secrets.
Zǒng总
tǒng统
yán严
lìng令
chè彻
chá查
cǐ此
shì事
。
The president issued a strict order to investigate this matter thoroughly.