Meaning

    strict; stringent; tight; rigorous

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► yán gé
    Tone numbers: yan2 ge2

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 嚴格
    Simplified: 严格

    First Character: 嚴 (yán) – air or water tight; stern; serious; strict; severe
    Second Character: 格 (gé) – frame; rule

Examples of Yán Gé

    ► Jūn duì de jì lǜ hěn yán gé.
    軍隊的紀律很嚴格｡
    军队的纪律很严格｡
    Army discipline is very strict.

    ► Tā de yāo qiú hěn yán gé.
    她的要求很嚴格｡
    她的要求很严格｡
    She is very strict.