| 形 |
xíng shì yán jùn | in grave difficulties / the situation is grim |
| 形 |
xíng | to appear / to look / form / shape |
| 形 |
xíng shì | circumstances / situation / terrain / CL:个 |
| 势 |
shì | power / influence / potential / momentum / tendency / trend / situation / conditions / outward appearance / sign / gesture / male genitals |
| 严 |
Yán | surname Yan |
| 严 |
yán | tight (closely sealed) / stern / strict / rigorous / severe / father |
| 严 |
yán jùn | grim / severe / rigorous |
| 峻 |
jùn | (of mountains) high / harsh or severe |