Definition
严格 (yángé) describes strict enforcement of rules, standards, or discipline. Compared to 严厉 (yánlì), which is harsher and more about a person's stern attitude, 严格 focuses on the requirement or rule itself. 严谨 (yánjǐn) is more about thoroughness and carefulness in work or logic.
strictrigorousstringent
Examples
- 严格。Lǎoshī duì wǒmen yāoqiú hěn yán gé.The teacher is very strict with us.
- 严格。Xuéxiào de guīzé fēicháng yán gé.The school rules are very strict.
- 严格。Māma duì wǒ de xuéxí yāoqiú hěn yán gé.My mother is very strict about my studies.
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