严格

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Usage of 严格 (yán gé)

'严格' is an adjective meaning 'strict' or 'rigorous'. It is commonly used to describe rules, standards, or personal demands that are enforced firmly without leniency. When you use '严格', it often implies a high level of discipline or precision.

Common contexts

Collocations

  • 严格要求 (strict requirements): used when emphasizing high standards.
  • 严格遵守 (strictly comply): used when stressing adherence to rules.
  • 严格控制 (strict control): used in contexts of managing or limiting something carefully.

Nuances

'严格' often carries a formal or serious tone. It is not usually used for casual or mild admonitions. Compared to similar words like '严厉' (severe), '严格' focuses more on the strictness of rules or standards rather than punishment or harshness.

Common confusion

Do not confuse '严格' with '严厉'. '严格' emphasizes strictness in standards or discipline, while '严厉' emphasizes severity or harshness, often in punishment or criticism.

Example Sentences

The teacher is very strict about the students' homework requirements.

The company has very strict attendance rules for employees; being late will

He is very strict with himself and never allows himself to make mistakes.