solemn and quiet; silent
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
solemn and quiet; silent and serene
Typically describes the atmosphere in formal, sacred, or serious places such as temples, examination halls, courtrooms, or funeral parlors. Often used as an imperative command to demand silence.
Diàn殿
táng堂
lǐ里
shí十
fēn分
sù肃
jìng静
。
The main hall was solemn and quiet.
Qǐng请
bǎo保
chí持
sù肃
jìng静
！
Please maintain silence!
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Kǎo考
chǎng场
nèi内
yī一
piàn片
sù肃
jìng静
，
zhǐ只
tīng听
jiàn见
xiě写
zì字
de的
shā沙
shā沙
shēng声
。
The examination room was completely silent, with only the rustling sound of writing to be heard.
Líng灵
táng堂
lǐ里
sù肃
jìng静
zhuāng庄
yán严
，
qián前
lái来
diào吊
yàn唁
de的
rén人
dōu都
fàng放
qīng轻
le了
jiǎo脚
bù步
。
The funeral parlor was solemn and dignified, and those who came to pay their respects all walked softly.