从严 (cóng yán) — strictly, severely (of punishment, criticism, management)
Definition
Adverb meaning 'strictly / severely', used before a verb in formal or official contexts (law, discipline, management). Pairs with verbs like 处理, 打击, 要求.
adverb
strictlyseverely (of punishment, criticism, management)
Examples
- 从严。Gōng sī jué dìng cóng yán chǔ lǐ zhè cì shì gù.The company decided to handle this accident strictly.
- 从严。Fǎ yuàn cóng yán dǎ jī fàn zuì xíng wéi.The court strictly cracks down on criminal acts.
- 从严。Lǐng dǎo duì tā de gōng zuò cóng yán yāo qiú.The leader makes strict demands of his work.
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