yán

HSK 5
common
adjective
verb

Meaning of 严肃

严肃 means solemn; grave; awe-inspiring (of expression, atmosphere); strict; rigorous; earnest (of style, attitude, or handling). Pronounced yán sù. HSK 5.

  • solemn; grave; awe-inspiring (of expression, atmosphere)
  • strict; rigorous; earnest (of style, attitude, or handling)
  • to make strict/solemn; to enforce (discipline, law)

Definitions & Examples

shì
hěn
yán
de
rén
 
cóng
lái
kāi
wán
xiào
 

He is a very serious person and never jokes around.

Huì
chǎng
de
fēn
yán
yòu
lóng
zhòng
 

The atmosphere in the conference hall was both solemn and grand.

Lǎo
shī
yán
de
kàn
zhe
men
 

The teacher looked at us gravely.

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