肃
respectful; solemn; purge; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesadjective
respectful; reverent
formalUsed to describe a solemn, respectful posture or attitude.
Students stood respectfully in front of the national flag to sing the national anthem.
He always feels profound respect for his elders.
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Everyone stood at attention respectfully during the flag-raising ceremony.
Soldiers maintain a respectful standing posture during inspections.
Everyone stood respectfully in silence to mourn at the solemn funeral.
adjective
solemn; serious; strict
formalDescribes an atmosphere, scene, or demeanor that is serious and without frivolity.
The atmosphere of this ancient temple is solemn and quiet.
The atmosphere in the meeting room is serious and tense.
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The principal gave a serious speech at the opening ceremony.
The atmosphere in the courtroom is always very solemn and quiet.
He criticized our mistakes with a serious expression.
verb
purge; eliminate; clear up
formalUsed to describe removing harmful people, behaviors, or influences, often in official or formal contexts.
The government launched a special campaign to purge corruption and bribery.
The military is purging hostile armed forces within the territory.
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The school launched an activity to eliminate campus bullying.
We need to purge false information from the internet.
The government is determined to eliminate unhealthy practices in officialdom.
proper noun
Surname Su
neutralA rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Su is a new colleague at our company.
Teacher Su teaches at Peking University.
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The surname Su originated from an ancient official title.
I know a calligrapher with the surname Su.
The Su family is an ancient local family.