Common Meanings
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yán严
tight, strict, without gaps or loopholes
为了防止信息泄露，他们对文件进行了严密保管。
To prevent information leakage, they kept the documents under strict custody.
Strict; rigorous; not lenient.
老师对学生要求很严格。
The teacher is very strict with the students.
Solemn; dignified; grave.
这场典礼气氛庄严，令人肃然起敬
The atmosphere of this ceremony was solemn, inspiring reverence.
severe; strict; rigorous
老师对学生的要求很严格
The teacher has very strict demands on students.
severe; serious; grave
这个问题很严重。
This problem is very serious.