严于律已 — “To be strict with oneself”
严于律已 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be strict with oneself”. To exercise strict self-discipline. Literally, “Strictly discipline oneself”.
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严于律已 Pronunciation and Pinyin
严于律已 Character Breakdown
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作为一名榜样，她总是严于律己，用实际行动影响周围的人。
As a role model, she always exercises strict self-discipline, influencing those around her through her actions.
Idioms Related to 严于律已
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- yán严yán严shí实shí实tightly sealed or packed
- yán严yú于lǜ律jǐ己be strict with oneself
- yán严yú于zé责jǐ己，，kuān宽yǐ以dài待rén人Be strict with self, lenient with others
- yán严yǐ以lǜ律jǐ己，，kuān宽yǐ以zì字rén人Be strict with self, lenient with others
- yán严yǐ以lǜ律jǐ己，，kuān宽yǐ以dài待rén人be strict with self, lenient with others
- yán严xíng刑jùn峻zhì制strict laws and severe punishments
- yán严xíng刑jùn峻fǎ法harsh punishments and strict laws
- yán严jiā家è饿lì隶rigid, restrained calligraphic style
- yán严shī师chū出gāo高tú徒Strict teachers make excellent students
- yán严shī师wèi畏yǒu友strict teacher, respected friend
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Open the tool →Questions about 严于律已
What does 严于律已 mean?
严于律已 (yán yú lǜ yǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be strict with oneself”.
How do you pronounce 严于律已?
严于律已 is pronounced yán yú lǜ yǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 严于律已 literally mean?
Literally, 严于律已 means “Strictly discipline oneself”. It is used to mean “to be strict with oneself”.
What is the Chinese definition of 严于律已?
律：约束。严格要求自己。