Meaning
(air or water) tight; stern; serious; strict; severe
Chinese: 严格、严肃或严密。
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “yan” becomes a different word in each tone. 严 is the 2nd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.
Common Words
- 严重yán zhònggrave; serious; severe; critical
- 严格yán géstrict; stringent; tight; rigorous
- 严肃yán sù(of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious; (of a manner etc) earnest
- 严厉yán lìsevere; strict
- 尊严zūn yándignity; sanctity; honor; majesty
Example Sentence
我们的老师很严格。Wǒ men de lǎo shī hěn yán gé.Our teacher is very strict.
我们Wǒ menwe的deof老师lǎo shīteacher很hěnvery严格yán géstrict。