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severe · strict

严厉
yán lì
WordHSK 5
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We have to be strict.
我们要严厉。
The principal severely reproved the students whenever they made a mess in the hallway.
每次学生把走廊弄得一团糟的时候，校长都会严厉地训斥他们。
Synonyms
Synonyms
strict; stringent; tight; rigorous严格yán gé(of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious · (of a manner etc) earnest; severe; exacting · to strictly enforce严肃yán sù
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