strictly observe; strictly guard
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to strictly observe or abide by (rules, discipline, regulations, neutrality, etc.)
formalUsed for rules, regulations, discipline, or neutrality. Often seen in formal or official contexts.
Suǒ所
yǒu有
shì士
bīng兵
dōu都
bì必
xū须
yán严
shǒu守
jì纪
lǜ律
。
All soldiers must strictly observe discipline.
Gāi该
guó国
xuān宣
bù布
yán严
shǒu守
zhōng中
lì立
，
bù不
jiè介
rù入
rèn任
hé何
chōng冲
tū突
。
The country announced it would strictly maintain neutrality and not intervene in any conflicts.
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Qǐng请
dà大
jiā家
yán严
shǒu守
shí时
jiān间
，
zhǔn准
shí时
cān参
jiā加
huì会
yì议
。
Please strictly adhere to the schedule and attend the meeting on time.
verb
to strictly keep or guard (secrets, classified information, confidentiality)
formalUsed for secrets, confidential information, state secrets, or trade secrets. Implies a high level of security and discretion.
Měi每
yī一
wèi位
gōng公
mín民
dōu都
yǒu有
zé责
rèn任
yán严
shǒu守
guó国
jiā家
jī机
mì密
。
Every citizen has a responsibility to strictly guard state secrets.
Zhè这
gè个
xié协
yì议
yāo要
qiú求
shuāng双
fāng方
yán严
shǒu守
shāng商
yè业
jī机
mì密
。
This agreement requires both parties to strictly keep trade secrets confidential.
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Qǐng请
yán严
shǒu守
zhè这
gè个
mì秘
mì密
，
bù不
yào要
gào告
sù诉
rèn任
hé何
rén人
。
Please strictly keep this secret and do not tell anyone.