respectful; solemn; reverent
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
respectful and solemn; showing deep reverence
formalTypically used in formal or literary contexts, most commonly appearing in the idiom 肃然起敬 (to be filled with deep respect). Can describe both a person's demeanor and an atmosphere of solemnity.
Tīng听
dào到
lǎo老
kē科
xué学
jiā家
de的
gù故
shì事
，
xué学
shēng生
men们
bù不
jīn禁
sù肃
rán然
qǐ起
jìng敬
。
Hearing the story of the elderly scientist, the students couldn't help but be filled with deep respect.
Huì会
chǎng场
dùn顿
shí时
yī一
piàn片
sù肃
rán然
，
wú无
rén人
gǎn敢
chū出
shēng声
。
The meeting hall instantly became completely solemn, and no one dared to make a sound.
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Tā他
sù肃
rán然
duān端
zuò坐
，
líng聆
tīng听
zhǎng长
zhě者
de的
jiào教
huì诲
。
He sat respectfully and solemnly, listening to the teachings of his elder.