礉 (hé) - Rough & harsh

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hé ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

礉 · hé

Rough;

harsh;

severe;

stringent;

rigorous;

to investigate thoroughly.

Roughharshsevere

Usage highlights

Harsh lawRigorous investigationSevere criticismStringent regulationsUnyielding attitudeThorough examination

Synonyms

  • 严— strict; severe
  • 厉— stern; harsh
  • 苛— harsh; severe
  • 峻— severe; stern

Antonyms

  • 宽— lenient; generous
  • 柔— soft; gentle
  • 和— mild; harmonious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The judge was known for his harsh judgments (礉法).
  • They conducted a rigorous investigation (礉查).
  • His criticism was severe and unyielding (言辞礉厉).
  • The regulations are extremely stringent (法规礉刻).

Collocations

  • Harsh law(礉法)
  • Rigorous investigation(礉查)
  • Severe criticism(礉责)
  • Stringent regulations(礉令)
  • Unyielding attitude(礉厉)
  • Thorough examination(礉核)

Idioms

  • To enforce laws strictly and impartially(严刑礉法)
  • Harsh and unyielding in speech(言辞礉厉)
  • Rigorous examination and verification(礉核详实)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in classical texts describing strict governance and legal enforcement.
  • It carries connotations of severity and inflexibility, often used in legal or disciplinary contexts.
  • The radical 石 (stone) suggests hardness and unyielding quality.

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