nghiêm minh
[ŋiəm˧˧ mïŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) strict but just
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
kỉ luật nghiêm minha strict and rightly implemented set of rules
Người có hành vi tham nhũng phải bị xử lý nghiêm minh theo quy định của pháp luật.Those who committed corruption need to be prosecuted strictly with justice according to the law.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nghiêm minh” mean?
(adjective) strict but just
Is “nghiêm minh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.