Chinese word

严谨

Pronunciation

Pinyinyán jǐn

Meaning

  • adjectiverigorous

Example

她的论证很严谨。tā de lùn zhèng hěn yán jǐn

Her argument is rigorous.

Illustration for 严谨 (rigorous)

More examples

他的论文以严谨的研究方法著称。tā de lùn wén yǐ yán jǐn de yán jiū fāng fǎ zhù chēng

His paper is known for its rigorous research methods.

Core concept

A line of thought or piece of work whose parts lock together, with details checked and no loose ends.

Common phrases

  • 严谨的研究yán jǐn de yán jiū

    rigorous research

  • 严谨的思路yán jǐn de sī lù

    rigorous thinking

Similar words

严密yán mì: Describes logic or structure that is closely connected, complete, and free of contradictions.
细致xì zhì: Describes a detailed and careful way of doing work or explaining something.
谨慎jǐn shèn: Describes careful judgment and behavior that avoids careless choices or remarks.
精确jīng què: Describes an exact match to the facts, intended result, or measured value.

Definition in Chinese

做事或论证条理清楚、周密，注重细节，不轻易留下逻辑或事实上的漏洞。zuò shì huò lùn zhèng tiáo lǐ qīng chǔ zhōu mì zhù zhòng xì jié bù qīng yì liú xià luó jí huò shì shí shàng de lòu dòng

Word origin

严谨 (yánjǐn, "rigorous") combines 严 (yán, "strict") with 谨 (jǐn, "cautious"), joining strict standards with careful attention to describe reasoning or work that leaves few gaps.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, it often praises the construction of a report, plan, analysis, or process rather than a person's general personality.

Other meanings

  • carefuladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 严谨性yán jǐn xìngrigornoun

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