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severe in Chinese

severe in Chinese is 严格 — severe means very bad, intense, or extreme.

severe in Chinese

严格
adj
Pronounced: yán gé
Very bad or intense.

What does "severe" mean?

  1. adjective Very bad, intense, or extreme.
    "The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years."
  2. adjective Strict, harsh, or unforgiving.
    "The judge was known for handing down severe sentences."
  3. adjective Plain and unadorned in appearance; austere.
    "She wore a severe black suit to the interview."
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severe in a sentence

  • The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years.
  • She suffered severe injuries in the crash.
  • The judge was known for handing down severe sentences.
  • His parents were severe about homework and curfews.

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What is "severe" in Chinese?
"severe" in Chinese is 严格. severe means: Very bad, intense, or extreme.
How do you pronounce 严格?
"severe" in Chinese is 严格, pronounced "yán gé".
How do you use "severe" in a sentence?
Example: "The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years." In Chinese, "severe" is 严格.
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