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严以律己
嚴以律己
yǎnyǐlǚjǐ
1. to be strict with oneself (idiom)
2. to demand a lot of oneself

Character Breakdown

严
yán
strict, rigorous, rigid; stern
HSK 4 7 丶
以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2 4 丶
律
lǜ
statute, principle, regulation
HSK 4 9 丶
己
jǐ
self, oneself; personal, private; 6th heavenly stem
HSK 3 3 丶

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