jim4 si1嚴師严师
Jyutpingjim4 si1
Yaleyìhm sī
Definition
Strict teacher
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How it's used
This term carries a sense of respect for a teacher who maintains high standards through discipline. It is often used in the context of the traditional proverb 嚴師出高徒, which suggests that rigorous training is necessary for excellence. Unlike simply calling someone 惡, which implies being mean or scary, 嚴師 implies a purposeful, pedagogical strictness.
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He used to be a strict teacher, he was very stern when teaching.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is just angry or unreasonable. Being a 嚴師 implies a professional role where the strictness is intended to help the student improve, whereas 惡 is a general description of temperament.
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Grammar guides
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