Chinese
yánsù
Meaning: serious; solemn
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

嚴肅
嚴
肅
严肃
严
肃

Example sentences

The atmosphere of the meeting was very serious.
他看起來很嚴肅,其實人很好。
他看起来很严肃,其实人很好。
He looks very serious, but actually he is very nice.
他們正在進行嚴肅的談話。
他们正在进行严肃的谈话。
They are having a serious conversation.
他雖然看起來嚴肅,但其實很容易親近。
他虽然看起来严肃,但其实很容易亲近。
Although he looks serious, he is actually very easy to get close to.
別胡鬧,這是一件嚴肅的事情。
别胡闹,这是一件严肃的事情。
Stop messing around, this is a serious matter.

Usage Notes

Describes a formal, grave, or earnest mood or attitude.

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