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严格

strict

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

yan2ge2 • yángé

Meaning

Primary

strict

Alternatives

strictly

Mnemonic

严格 Strict describes a person or rule that is 严 strict and requires everyone follow the prescribed 格 patterns of behavior.

Usage

他 是 一 位 严格 的 老师。

He is a strict teacher.

公司 有 严格 的 规定。

The company has strict regulations.

严格 说 来

strictly speaking