nghiêm cách
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Strict, rigorous, stringent: Describes a manner, regulation, or discipline that is very severe, precise, and leaves no room for deviation or leniency. It implies strict adherence to rules, forms, or protocols.
- Stern, austere: Can describe a severe or solemn manner in behavior or appearance.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nhà trường áp dụng nội quy nghiêm cách. (The school enforces strict rules.)
- Ông ấy có phong thái nghiêm cách. (He has a stern demeanor.)
- Công việc này đòi hỏi sự tuân thủ nghiêm cách. (This job requires strict compliance.)
Advanced Usage
- "một cách nghiêm cách": in a strict/rigorous manner.
- Mọi quy trình đều phải được thực hiện một cách nghiêm cách. (All procedures must be carried out in a rigorous manner.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nghiêm (adj): Strict, severe. A more common and general term for strictness.
- Nghiêm khắc (adj): Strict, stern, severe. Often used interchangeably with "nghiêm cách" but can emphasize harshness in judgment or treatment.
- Nghiêm ngặt (adj): Stringent, tight, strict. Often used for rules, security, or controls.
- Nghiêm chỉnh (adj): Serious, proper, well-behaved. Emphasizes correctness and seriousness in attitude.
Synonyms
- Chặt chẽ: Tight, strict, close-knit (e.g., strict reasoning, tight control).
- Ráo riết: Intense, vigorous, relentless (often used for pace or effort, but can imply strictness in execution).
- Khắt khe: Demanding, exacting, harsh (often used for standards or criticism).
Notes on Usage
- "Nghiêm cách" is a formal and somewhat literary term. In everyday modern Vietnamese, "nghiêm ngặt", "nghiêm khắc", or simply "nghiêm" are more frequently used to convey the meaning of "strict".
- It often describes systems, rules, disciplines, or formal conduct rather than personal temperament, though it can be used for the latter in formal contexts.
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