How to Write 严 (yán) — Chinese Stroke Order
Meaning: surname Yan, tight (closely sealed), stern · 7 strokes · HSK 4
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Character facts
| Character | 严 |
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| Pinyin | yán |
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| Strokes | 7 |
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| HSK level | HSK 4 |
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| Unicode | U+4E25 |
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English meanings
- surname Yan
- tight (closely sealed)
- stern
- strict
- rigorous
- severe
Words with 严
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|
| 严重 | yán zhòng | grave; serious |
| 严格 | yán gé | strict; stringent |
| 庄严 | zhuāng yán | solemn; dignified |
| 严肃 | yán sù | solemn; grave |
| 尊严 | zūn yán | dignity; sanctity |
| 严厉 | yán lì | severe; strict |
| 严峻 | yán jùn | grim; severe |
| 严密 | yán mì | strict; tight (organization, surveillance etc) |
| 严谨 | yán jǐn | rigorous; strict |
| 威严 | wēi yán | dignified; imposing |
| 严禁 | yán jìn | to strictly prohibit |
| 严寒 | yán hán | bitter cold; severe winter |
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- 互 hù
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