grave; serious; severe; critical

strict; stringent; tight; rigorous

grave or serious in tone or atmosphere

severe; strict; stern; harsh (usually referring to an attitude, criticism, or punishment)

harsh, critical, or demanding (especially of situations, challenges, or conditions)

the quality of being worthy of honor and respect, including self-respect and social standing

tight; strict; closely controlled; rigorous and thorough

to strictly prohibit

strict, careful, and meticulous in one's attitude, work, or thinking

solemn; dignified; stately

strict; rigorous; severely

to punish severely

intensely or extremely cold in temperature, often describing weather or climate

having a formal and serious appearance or manner that commands respect; dignified or awe-inspiring

to take strict precautions; to guard strictly against something

seriousness; severity

to crack down on or take severe measures against criminal activity

strict, severe, and principled in attitude or stance

stern and strictly enforced, especially regarding social hierarchy, rules, or order

severe, cruel, or relentless in conditions, treatment, or discipline

severe or cruel punishment

strict and impartial, especially in reference to discipline, rules, or law

thoroughly wrapped or covered so that nothing is exposed or visible

to implement strict security protocols or restrict access to a specific area for the safety of a high-level official or event

to be in battle array and waiting for the enemy; to be fully prepared for any eventuality

to strictly maintain or observe

tightly sealed, closed, or packed

to strictly control (abbreviation for [[严格|嚴格|yan2 ge2]][[控制|控制|kong4 zhi4]])

severe, demanding, or excessively strict in nature or requirements

to be strict with oneself

Yan Fu (1853-1921), influential Chinese writer and translator of Western books, especially in the social sciences

to apply or implement something such as discipline, punishment, or precautions with a high degree of severity or rigour

forceful or stern language, typically used in the context of criticism or rejection

describing troops or formations in a neat, disciplined, and uniform manner

to punish severely; to show no mercy

to fit together snugly; to dovetail perfectly

(idiom) to speak forcibly out of a sense of righteousness

to be strict with oneself; to demand a lot of oneself

to investigate strictly

careful, cautious, and disciplined in one's work, scholarship, or conduct

The Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Adornment Sutra), also called Buddhavatamsaka-mahavaipulya Sutra or the Garland Sutra; a foundational scripture of the Huayan school of Buddhism.

sharply divided by rigid boundaries, clear distinctions, or ideological rifts

to lift restrictions (such as curfew or martial law)

Chinese Buddhist school founded on the Buddhavatamsaka-mahavaipulya Sutra (Garland Sutra)

rigorous or stringent in discipline, control, or standards

careful, precise, and strictly disciplined or ordered