Nantoka/严yánTraditional: 嚴HSK 4严 (yán) is a Chinese word meaning “tight (closely sealed); stern; strict”.Meanings1tight (closely sealed)2stern3strict4rigorous5severe6fatherPart of speechadjectiveRelated 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surname Yan严密tight; strict; closely controlled; rigorous and thorough严峻grim庄严solemn; dignified; stately森严strict严酷bitter严刑strict lawStudy Chinese with flashcards →