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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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