Profound and strict law

Profound and strict law

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is sh ē NW é NJ ù NF ǎ, which means severe punishment, severe punishment and severe law. It comes from the biography of Li Zhilian in the book of the Northern Qi Dynasty.

Idiom usage

As an object or attribute; of tyranny

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: severe punishment and severe law

The origin of Idioms

According to the biography of Li Zhilian in the book of the Northern Qi Dynasty, "Xianzu tried to summon him and asked him to administer the prescription. His language, politics and punishment were lenient and fierce. The emperor's idea was profound and strict. Zhilian thought it was wrong. The emperor's idea was displeased."

Idiom explanation

He said that the law should be strictly enforced. Severe penalties and severe laws.