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The traditional character 嚴 combines elements suggesting mouths beneath a cliff, evoking authoritative commands that demand obedience. Its modern form 严 is a drastic simplification, retaining little of the original structure in its horizontal and vertical strokes. This character consistently conveys strictness and severity, describing harsh conditions, stern expressions, rigid rules, and uncompromising enforcement.
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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。