No. 661 in Chinese
严
Strict; severe.
In a sentence
这位老师非常严，学生们都很尊敬她。
This teacher is very strict, and all the students respect her.
In this sentence, '严' (yán) is used as an adjective meaning 'strict', denoting the teacher's approach to discipline and expectations.
我们要严守纪律，不可以随意违反。
We must strictly follow the rules and cannot violate them arbitrarily.
Here, '严' (yán) is part of the compound '严守' which means 'strictly follow', emphasizing the importance of adhering to rules.
风雪如此严酷，旅人们只能留在屋内取暖。
The snowstorm is so severe that the travelers can only stay indoors to stay warm.
In this context, '严' (yán) is part of the compound '严酷', translating to 'severe', describing the intensity of the snowstorm.
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