Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Strict, stringent, rigorous: Describes a manner or condition that is very tight, severe, or demanding, leaving little room for flexibility or leniency. It often refers to rules, discipline, management, or scrutiny.
   • Tight, constricting: Can describe something that is physically tight or financially constricting.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Công ty áp dụng chính sách quản lý rất riết róng. (The company implements a very strict management policy.)
  • Anh ấy kiểm soát chi tiêu một cách riết róng. (He controls spending in a stringent manner.)
  • Cuộc điều tra được tiến hành riết róng. (The investigation was conducted rigorously.)

Advanced Usage

• "một cách riết róng": (in a strict/stringent manner) - An adverbial phrase emphasizing the method.
  • Họ tuân thủ quy định một cách riết róng. (They adhere to the regulations in a stringent manner.)

Variants and Related Words

• Riết (adj): Has a similar meaning to "riết róng," often implying tightness, severity, or intensity. It can also mean "incessant" or "continuous" in other contexts.
  • Kỷ luật ở đây rất riết. (The discipline here is very strict.)

Synonyms

• Nghiêm ngặt (adj): Strict, rigorous.
• Chặt chẽ (adj): Tight, strict, close-knit.
• Khắt khe (adj): Severe, harsh, demanding.

Antonyms

• Lỏng lẻo (adj): Loose, lax.
• Dễ dãi (adj): Lenient, easygoing.

Notes on Usage

• "Riết róng" is primarily used in formal or serious contexts, such as business, law, administration, or discipline. It is less common in casual, everyday conversation.
• It often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting excessive tightness or severity, though not always.
• The word "riết" alone can be used synonymously in the sense of "strict," but "riết róng" is the more complete and common form for this meaning.

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