Nantoka/严苛yán kēTraditional: 嚴苛严苛 (yán kē) is a Chinese word meaning “severe; harsh”.Meanings1severe2harshCharacters in 严苛严yán · tight (closely sealed)苛kē · severeRelated words严重grave; serious; severe; critical严肃(of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious严格strict; stringent; tight; rigorous尊严dignity严厉severe严tight (closely sealed)严surname Yan苛刻harsh; severe; demanding严密tight; strict; closely controlled; rigorous and thorough严峻grim庄严solemn; dignified; stately森严strictStudy Chinese with flashcards →