ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
- 1
adj.strict; rigorous; rigid; stringent
队长对你们要求严格。
Our team leader is very strict with you.
国家严格控制物价上涨。
The state strictly controls the rise of prices.
军人遵守着严格的规则。
Soldiers follow strict rules.
- 2
v.rigorously enforce; regulate strictly; tighten
要严格要求自己。
Be strict with yourself.
政府决定实施更加严格的移民政策。
The government has decided to tighten its immigration policy.
Word usage
- Note"严格" is different from "严厉". "严格" emphasizes being meticulous to standards, and it can be used to treat others as well as oneself; "严厉" emphasizes serious attitudes and powerful methods, which are only used for others.