WEBMar 17, 2023 · For pronunciation and definitions of 严 – see 嚴 (“ strict; rigorous; rigid; solemn; majestic; stately; grave; etc.”). ( This character is the simplified form of 嚴 ). Simplified Chinese is mainly used in Mainland China, Malaysia, and Singapore. Traditional Chinese is mainly used in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.