strict; solemn; rectify
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Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesadjective
strict; solemn; dignified (in manner or discipline)
literaryDescribes military bearing, law, and discipline. Carries a formal, literary tone.
Jūn军
róng容
zhěng整
sù肃
The troops maintain a strict and dignified military bearing.
Fǎ法
jì纪
zhěng整
sù肃
Law and discipline are strictly enforced.
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Cān参
yuè阅
de的
duì队
wu伍
jūn军
róng容
zhěng整
sù肃
de地
zǒu走
guò过
guǎng广
chǎng场
。
The review troops marched across the square with strict military bearing.
Zhè这
gè个
bù部
mén门
fǎ法
jì纪
zhěng整
sù肃
，
fēng风
qì气
liáng良
hǎo好
。
This department maintains strict discipline and has a wholesome atmosphere.
verb
to put in order; to straighten up; to arrange (one's appearance or attire)
literaryOften used with clothing or personal appearance. Formal, literary register.
Zhěng整
sù肃
yī衣
guān冠
To straighten one's clothes and hat (prepare oneself formally).
Tā他
zhěng整
sù肃
yī衣
guān冠
，
zhǔn准
bèi备
qù去
jiàn见
kè客
rén人
。
He straightened his attire, preparing to receive the guests.
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Chū出
mén门
qián前
，
tā她
zǐ仔
xì细
zhěng整
sù肃
zhuāng妆
róng容
。
Before going out, she carefully tidied up her makeup.
Jiàng将
shì士
men们
zhěng整
sù肃
jūn军
zhuāng装
，
liè列
duì队
dài待
mìng命
。
The soldiers straightened their uniforms and lined up awaiting orders.