严
厉

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The Chinese word "严厉" is formed through the semantic combination of the character "严", meaning strict or rigorous, and "厉", meaning severe or stern. Both characters contribute similar meanings of strictness and harshness, resulting in a compound word that intensifies the concept of being stern or severe.

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老师对学生很严厉。

Lǎoshī duì xuéshēng hěn yánlì.

The teacher is very strict with the students.

父亲用严厉的目光看着我。

Fùqin yòng yánlì de mùguāng kànzhe wǒ.

Father looked at me with a stern gaze.

学校制定了严厉的规章制度。

Xuéxiào zhìdìngle yánlì de guīzhāng zhìdù.

The school has established strict rules and regulations.

法官对罪犯作出了严厉的判决。

Fǎguān duì zuìfàn zuòchūle yánlì de pànjué.

The judge made a severe verdict against the criminal.

尽管他犯了错误，但领导还是采取了严厉的惩罚措施。

Jǐnguǎn tā fànle cuòwù, dàn lǐngdǎo háishì cǎiqǔle yánlì de chéngfá cuòshī.

Although he made a mistake, the leader still took strict punitive measures.

Word Definition - 严厉

yán lì severe; strict

Individual Character Details

严 yán, yán
厉 lì, lì