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严 (yán) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

严 (yán) is a Chinese word: strict. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 严

形 xíng adjective

strict

他对自己要求很严。

tā duì zì jǐ yāo qiú hěn yán

He is very strict with himself.

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Word breakdown

严 yán — strict

Words with this character (11)
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  • 6 严禁 yán jìn — strictly prohibit HSK 6
    • 严 strict,严格
    • 禁 prohibit, forbid
    Example

    这里严禁吸烟。

    zhè lǐ yán jìn xī yān

    Smoking is strictly prohibited here.

  • 7 严密 yán mì — tight; rigorous; meticulous HSK 7
    • 严 strict; tight; rigorous
    • 密 dense; close; without gaps
    Example

    警方布下了严密的监控网。

    jǐng fāng bù xià le yán mì de jiān kòng wǎng

    The police set up a tight surveillance network.

  • 8 严峻 yán jùn — severe HSK 7
    • 严 strict, severe, stern
    • 峻 steep, intense, harsh
    Example

    我们面临着严峻的挑战。

    wǒ men miàn lín zhe yán jùn de tiǎo zhàn

    We face severe challenges.

  • 9 严谨 yán jǐn — rigorous HSK 7
    • 严 strict, serious (contributes the sense of strictness and high standards)
    • 谨 careful, cautious (contributes the sense of meticulousness and attention to detail)
    Example

    科学研究需要严谨的态度。

    kē xué yán jiū xū yào yán jǐn de tài du

    Scientific research requires a rigorous attitude.

  • 10 尊严 zūn yán — dignity HSK 7
    • 尊 respect, honor, reverence
    • 严 solemnity, seriousness
    Example

    每个人都有维护自己尊严的权利。

    měi gè rén dōu yǒu wéi hù zì jǐ zūn yán de quán lì

    Every person has the right to protect their own dignity.

  • 11 庄严 zhuāng yán — solemn HSK 7
    • 庄 grave, serious
    • 严 strict, stern, serious
    Example

    升旗仪式非常庄严。

    shēng qí yí shì fēi cháng zhuāng yán

    The flag-raising ceremony is very solemn.

Structure & writing
1 严 yán — tight; with no gaps

严 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 亚 yà — inferior (mostly used in negative constructions)
亚 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 4
严 yán tight; with no gaps
HSK 6
恶 è evil deeds; wicked conduct (opposite of '善')
HSK 7
哑 yǎ mute; unable to speak due to a physical defect or illness 晋 jìn to advance, move forward or upward
1.2 厂 chǎng — factory
厂 is a component in 21 characters
HSK 3
历 lì to experience; to go through
HSK 4
严 yán tight; with no gaps 产 chǎn to give birth 危 wēi unsafe, dangerous (opposite of 安) 厅 tīng large room for gatherings or receiving guests; hall 厉 lì strict and earnest
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压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 厌 yàn to dislike; to detest; to be fed up with 厕 cè toilet; lavatory 厚 hòu thick (of a flat object, opposite of 薄) 原 yuán original; initial 厨 chú kitchen 反 fǎn to flip over; to turn upside down 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing
HSK 5
厘 lí prefix for 10⁻² (centi-), symbol c, in the metric system 厢 xiāng side room flanking the main hall 厦 shà tall, large building 盾 dùn shield (ancient protective weapon used in battle)
HSK 6
岸 àn shore; bank; coast (of a river, lake, sea, etc.)
HSK 7
厄 è (class.) strategic pass; perilous terrain 雁 yàn wild goose (migratory bird, often referring to the swan goose)

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