肃静

肅靜
sùjìng
adjective #8,142

Meanings

  1. 1 solemn and silent
  2. 2 quiet; silence (as a command)

Characters

Solemnly quiet — silence with gravity and respect.

Examples

Fǎtíng shàng, fǎguān hǎn le yī shēng「sùjìng」.
In the courtroom, the judge called out 'Silence!'
Zhěnggè huìchǎng sùjìng wúshēng.
The entire meeting hall was solemn and silent.
Qǐng bǎochí sùjìng.
Please maintain silence.

Tips

usage
肃静 is a formal word, often used as a command in courtrooms, ceremonies, or solemn occasions. It carries more authority than 安静 (ānjìng, quiet), which is the everyday word for silence.
culture
In Chinese courtroom dramas, you'll often hear the judge pound a gavel and shout 肃静! — the equivalent of 'Order in the court!'

Stroke Order

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