严
yánTraditional 嚴
surname Yan
Every meaning
yán
- surname Yan
- strict; stern; severe
- serious (as in 严重)
- tight; airtight (as in 严密)
In the Library
十月，我对严老师说：“老师，我想去北京一月。
Words with 严
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).