严峻

yán jùn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. grim
2. severe
3. rigorous

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 严重 yán zhòng 严重 yán zhòng grave 严重表示程度深，常用于问题或后果: grave
• 严肃 yán sù 严肃 yán sù solemn 严肃形容神情、气氛等庄重认真: solemn

Usage notes

Common mistakes

严峻常与“形势”“挑战”搭配，不用于形容人的外表或日常物品，例如不能说“他长得很严峻”。

Example Sentences

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他们面临着 严峻 的挑战。

They are facing a severe challenge.

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Words Containing 严峻

• 形势严峻 形势严峻 xíng shì yán jùn: in grave difficulties

Child Words of 严峻

• 严 严 yán: tight (closely sealed)
• 峻 峻 jùn: (of mountains) high