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严厉

yán lì

HSK 6

Meaning

  • severe
  • strict

Definition

严肃而厉害，不宽容。

Strict; severe; stern.

Usage

通常用来形容人的态度、要求或惩罚非常严格，不留情面。

Usually used to describe a person's attitude, requirements, or punishment as very strict and unforgiving.

Examples

  • 1 他的父亲对他非常严厉，很少表扬他。(His father is very strict with him and rarely praises him.)
  • 2 公司出台了严厉的惩罚措施，以防止员工违规。(The company introduced severe penalties to prevent employees from violating rules.)
  • 3 老师严厉地批评了作弊的学生。(The teacher sternly criticized the student who cheated.)
  • 4 由于严厉的法律，这里的犯罪率很低。(Due to strict laws, the crime rate here is very low.)
  • 5 教练对运动员的要求很严厉，不容许任何借口。(The coach's requirements for the athletes are very strict, not allowing any excuses.)

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