serious; grave; critical; severe; used to describe a dangerous situation or a deep level of impact

strict; rigorous; stringent; tight

serious and grave in appearance, manner, or atmosphere

stern; severe; strict and harsh; not lenient

(of a situation, test, or challenge) serious, grave, or rigorous

dignity; honor; sanctity; status or self-respect that is worthy of respect and must not be violated

strictly controlled; well-organized; thorough and precise without any loopholes

to strictly prohibit or forbid; a strict ban

careful, precise, and rigorous; well-organized or tightly knit in structure (as in writing or logic)

solemn; dignified; stately; imposing

to handle or punish according to strict principles; to adopt a rigorous standard for criticism, sentencing, or enforcement

to punish severely; to hand out strict or harsh punishment

bitter cold; frigid; a freezing winter

stately and solemn in appearance or manner; awe-inspiring

to take strict precautions against; to be on guard against; to prevent strictly

gravity; seriousness; severity

to take severe measures against crime or illegal activities; to crack down on

serious and principled; solemn; just (of one's attitude, statement, etc.)

strict; rigid; tight; used to describe security, discipline, or social hierarchy

extremely strict, stern, or severe; (as of discipline, tests, or reality) grim and demanding

severe punishment; cruel torture; strict law

strictly and clearly defined and enforced, especially of laws, discipline, or rewards and punishments

closely, tightly, or completely covered or sealed

to enforce martial law, emergency measures, or a curfew during a period of war or unrest

To stand ready in battle formation; more generally, to be fully prepared to meet a major challenge or incoming attack.

to strictly follow or maintain, such as with rules, discipline, or neutrality

an extremely cold winter; midwinter

tight; close; securely sealed or well-hidden, leaving no gaps or leaks

To strictly control or monitor

Tight security is in force; under heavy guard.

to strictly command or issue a firm order

severe and harsh; strict and demanding

to maintain a high standard of self-discipline; to be demanding of oneself in one's conduct

Yan Fu (1853-1921), an influential scholar and translator who introduced Western social science and philosophy to China; noted for establishing the translation criteria of faithfulness, expressivity, and elegance.

strictly; sternly; harshly; stringently; rigorously; used when applying a high degree of control, discipline, or punishment

Ming dynasty official (1481-1568) known for serving as Grand Secretary for twenty years under the Jiajing Emperor; notorious for corruption and persecuting political rivals with his son Yan Shifan.

a proclamation or order of martial law issued by a government in a specific region or across the country

strong or stern language; forceful terms

orderly and disciplined in appearance, especially of troops in formation

to speak with a righteous cause and severe wording; to be just and stern in one's language; also written [[义正辞严|義正辭嚴|yi4 zheng4 ci2 yan2]]

To punish strictly and mercilessly; to show no leniency or forgiveness.

to fit together snugly with no gaps; to dovetail perfectly

to deal with or punish a crime or violation with severity; to handle a case strictly

(idiom) to speak with a strong sense of righteousness and severe language; to speak out of a sense of duty or truth.

A legal slogan meaning that those who resist or refuse to admit their crimes will receive a harsher sentence; often used alongside [[坦白从宽|坦白從寬|tan3 bai2 cong2 kuan1]].

harsh punishments and severe laws; draconian legislation

to demand a lot of oneself; to use high standards to constrain one's own behavior

Yan Shifan (?-1565), a corrupt official of the Ming Dynasty and the son of the powerful minister [[严嵩|嚴嵩|yan2 song1]]. He was known for his greed and arrogance, and he is often cited as the historical basis for the character [[西门庆|西門慶|xi1 men2 qing4]] in the novel [[金瓶梅|金瓶梅|jin1 ping2 mei2]].

to check, verify, or examine thoroughly and strictly (e.g., goods, documents, or vehicles)