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嚴緊

简严紧 · 繁嚴緊

Mandarin · pinyin yán jǐn

strict
tight

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严: yán · strict, rigorous, rigid; stern
紧: jǐn · tense, tight, taut; firm, secure

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2–3 · yan2 jin3

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adj

tight
strict

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