Korean

엄격
Meaning: strictness; severity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

嚴
格

Example sentences

He applied strict discipline to his children.
그 영화는 엄격한 심사를 거쳐 상을 받았다.
The movie received the award after a strict review.
그는 종교적 율법을 엄격하게 지키며 살아왔다.
He has lived strictly observing religious laws.
과거에는 양반과 상민의 구분이 엄격했습니다.
In the past, the distinction between yangban and commoners was strict.
그는 엄격한 승규를 지키며 생활했다.
He lived while observing strict monastic rules.
새로운 소프트웨어는 엄격한 테스트를 통과해야 합니다.
New software must pass strict tests.

Usage Notes

Refers to the state of being strict or rigorous in rules, standards, or behavior.

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