森严

森嚴

sēnyán

adjective #14,415

Meanings

1 strict
2 rigid
3 tight (security)

Characters

forest; dense; imposing

Examples

这里戒备森严。

Zhèlǐ jièbèisēnyán.

Security is tight here.

封建社会等级森严。

Fēngjiàn shèhuì děngjí sēnyán.

Feudal society had a rigid hierarchy.

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usage

Most commonly used in the phrases 戒备森严 (tight security) and 等级森严 (rigid hierarchy). Rarely used alone.

Stroke Order

森 sēn

严 yán