Definition
戒严 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to impose martial law' or 'to impose a curfew'. It is used in official contexts when authorities restrict public movement and assembly. As a separable verb, you can insert aspect markers or measure words between the two characters, e.g., 戒了严 ('imposed martial law') or 戒过严 ('have imposed martial law before').
v.o.
to impose martial law (often including a curfew)
Examples
- ，。Zhèngfǔ yǐjīng jiè le yán, dàjiā bú yào chūmén.The government has imposed martial law; everyone should not go out.
- 戒严，。jiè yán qījiān, suǒyǒu shāngdiàn dōu guānmén le.During martial law, all shops closed.
- 戒严。Zhèngfǔ xuānbù cóng jīnwǎn kāishǐ jiè yán.The government announced that martial law will start from tonight.
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