戒严

Traditional: 戒嚴
jiè yán
Dictionary entry
to impose martial law

What does 戒严 mean?

戒严 (jiè yán) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to impose martial law
2to impose emergency measures

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How to pronounce 戒严

戒严
jiè yán
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