Definitions
(adjective)
strict; stern; severe
(adjective)
tight; closely sealed
About
The traditional character "嚴" is structurally composed of 吅, symbolizing doubled voices, positioned above 敢, which carries a sense of daring, and 厂, representing a cliff or sheer surface, together conveying the notion of imposing stern commands from an authoritative height. Etymologically, this configuration originally centered on austere vocal expression or severe authority, with the meaning gradually expanding to encompass strictness, rigidity, and solemnity across various domains of behavior and standards. The simplified form "严" retains a condensed version of the top graphical elements from its traditional counterpart and continues to signify these core ideas of rigorous exactitude and severe demeanor in contemporary usage.
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严冬非常寒冷。
爸爸对我要求很严格。
这个问题很严重。
老师严肃地批评了他。
公司制定了严格的规章制度。
两国关系正处于严峻的考验之中。
他对自己的言行一向严于律己。
这项研究采用了严密的方法论设计。