严肃

嚴肅

yánsù

adjective HSK 5 #3,088

Meanings

1 solemn
2 serious
3 grave

Characters

serious; strict

solemn; respectful

Examples

他的表情很严肃。

Tā de biǎoqíng hěn yán sù.

His expression is very serious.

这是一个严肃的问题。

Zhè shì yī gè yán sù de wèntí.

This is a serious issue.

老师严肃地说：“请安静。”

Lǎoshī yán sù de shuō: 'Qǐng ānjìng.'

The teacher said solemnly, 'Please be quiet.'

Tips

usage

严肃 describes an atmosphere, expression, or tone that is serious and solemn. Compare with 认真 (rènzhēn, earnest/conscientious) which is about attitude, not mood.

Stroke Order

严 yán

肃 sù