HSK V7-9
Correct

严谨

/ yánjǐn / 
Strokes

Definition

rigorous/strict/careful/cautious/compact/well-knit

Example

As an Adjective
strict; rigorous
1
Tā
他
yǐ
以
zhìxué
治学
yánjǐn
严谨
ér
而
zhùchēng
著称
  
。

He is noted for his meticulous scholarship.

2
Yánjǐn
严谨
de
的
zhìxué
治学
tàidu
态度

rigorous approach to scholarly research; rigorous/meticulous scholarship

3
Tàidu
态度
yánjǐn
严谨

assume a studied attitude

4
Shuōhuà
说话
yánjǐn
严谨

be cautious of speaking; be exact in one's words

5
Bànshì
办事
yánjǐn
严谨

be meticulous and precise in one's work

6
Bù
不
yánjǐn
严谨

be lax/negligent

As an Adjective
compact; well-knit
7
Zhè
这
wèi
位
zuòjiā
作家
de
的
wénzhāng
文章
xíngwén
行文
yánjǐn
严谨
  
,
wénbǐ
文笔
yōuměi
优美
  
。

He writes with disciplines and in a refined style.

8
Zhè
这
piān
篇
sǎnwén
散文
jiégòu
结构
yánjǐn
严谨
  
。

The essay is well-knit.