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严肃 (yán sù): serious, stern; to be serious

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5adjective, verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
serious, stern; to be serious
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective, verb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • (of an atmosphere etc) solemn
  • grave
  • serious
  • (of a manner etc) earnest
  • severe
  • exacting
  • to strictly enforce

Chinese explanation

  • 形容气氛、神情或场合庄重认真,使人不敢随便说笑。也可以形容人的态度认真、不马虎。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

tight (closely sealed)

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Example sentences

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At the memorial service, everyone wore black clothes with solemn expressions, and no one spoke a word in the entire hall.

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During the interview, the examiner asked me solemnly why I chose this company, and I was so nervous that I could barely speak.

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The doctor solemnly told us that the patient's condition was very serious and required immediate surgery.

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The atmosphere in the classroom suddenly became very solemn because the homeroom teacher came in and announced an important piece of news.

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