庄严 (zhuāng yán) — solemn, dignified, stately
Definition
Use 庄严 for scenes, ceremonies, or pledges that feel majestic and dignified. More imposing and ceremonial than 严肃 (serious/grave) and more weighty than 隆重 (festive grandeur).
adjective
solemndignifiedstately
Examples
- 庄严，。Zài zhuāng yán de yí shì shàng, dà jiā dōu hěn ān jìng.At the solemn ceremony, everyone was very quiet.
- 庄严。Zhè zuò jì niàn bēi xiǎn de shí fēn zhuāng yán.This monument looks very stately.
- 庄严。Tā zhuāng yán dì chéng nuò huì bǎo hù guó jiā.He solemnly promised to protect the country.
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