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严厉
yánlì
Description
"严厉"用来说一个人很认真、要求高，做错事的时候会很生气或者批评你。
"严厉" is used to describe someone who is serious, has high demands, and gets very angry or criticizes you when you make mistakes.
老师、爸爸妈妈或者法律都可以很"严厉"。
Teachers, parents, or the law can all be very "严厉".
Meanings
严厉yánlì
strict; stern; severe
我的老师很严厉，我们都有点怕他。
My teacher is very strict; we are all a bit afraid of him.
严厉yánlì
sternly; severely (in manner)
妈妈严厉地批评了他。
Mom scolded him severely.
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Notes
- Etymology
严 (strict/severe) + 厉 (stern/harsh), two similar characters reinforcing each other.
- Nuance
严厉 stresses harsh, stern attitude, while 严格 stresses high standards and rules.
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