严峻

嚴峻

yánjùn

adjective HSK 7-9 #12,044

Meanings

Severe and steep - describing harsh, grim situations

HSK 4

目前的经济形势非常严峻。

Mùqián de jīngjì xíngshì fēicháng yánjùn.

The current economic situation is very severe.

HSK 4

我们面临着严峻的挑战。

Wǒmen miànlín zhe yánjùn de tiǎozhàn.

We are facing grim challenges.

usage

严峻 describes situations, not people. Common collocations: 严峻的形势 (grim situation), 严峻的考验 (severe test), 严峻的挑战 (tough challenge).

严 yán

峻 jùn