Definition
严明 is a stative verb that describes discipline, rules, or laws as being both strict and clear/impartial. It can also be used as a transitive verb meaning 'to strictly enforce' such rules. Common collocates include 纪律 (discipline), 执法 (law enforcement), and 校规 (school rules).
s.v.
(stative verb) strict and impartial (of discipline, regulations, etc.)
verb
to strictly enforce (discipline, rules)
Examples
- 严明。Zhège gōngsī de jìlǜ fēicháng yán míng.This company's discipline is very strict and impartial.
- 严明，。Xuéxiào yán míng xiàoguī, wéijì zhě bì shòu chǔfèn.The school strictly enforces its rules; violators will be punished.
- 严明，。Fǎguān yán míng zhífǎ, yíngdé le mínzhòng de xìnrèn.The judge strictly and impartially enforced the law, winning the trust of the people.
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