The Chinese word 严格 means “strict” or “rigorous”. It is often used to describe a set of rules, regulations, or standards that are enforced strictly and without exception. For example, a teacher might use this word to describe their grading policy, or a boss might use it to describe the expectations for employee behavior. In general, 严格 is used to convey a sense of seriousness and discipline, and is often associated with high standards and expectations.
Translation
Adjective: strict, rigorous
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他对自己要求很严格 | tā duì zìjǐ yāoqiú hěn yángé | He is very strict with himself |
| 这个老师很严格，学生们都很害怕他 | zhège lǎoshī hěn yángé, xuéshēngmen dōu hěn hàipà tā | This teacher is very strict, and the students are all very afraid of him |
| 我们公司的规定非常严格，不允许迟到 | wǒmen gōngsī de guīdìng fēicháng yángé, bù yǔnxǔ chídào | Our company’s rules are very strict, and being late is not allowed |
| 这个国家的法律非常严格，违法者会受到严惩 | zhège guójiā de fǎlǜ fēicháng yángé, wéifǎ zhě huì shòudào yánchěng | The laws in this country are very strict, and those who break them will be severely punished |
| 这个考试非常严格，只有最优秀的学生才能通过 | zhège kǎoshì fēicháng yángé, zhǐyǒu zuì yōuxiù de xuéshēng cái néng tōngguò | This exam is very strict, and only the best students can pass it |
HSK
严格 is part of HSK Level 4 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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