肃穆 (sù mù) — solemn and reverent; dignified and quiet

Definition

Describes a solemn, dignified, and quietly respectful atmosphere — typical of memorial services, temples, or cemeteries. It blends solemnity with reverence, stronger and more ceremonial than plain 安静.

adjective

solemn and reverentdignified and quiet

Examples

肃穆。
Zhuī dào huì de xiàn chǎng qì fen shí fēn sù mù.
The atmosphere at the memorial service was very solemn and reverent.
，肃穆。
Líng yuán lǐ sōng bǎi cāng cuì, xiǎn de gé wài sù mù.
The cemetery, with its verdant pine and cypress trees, seemed especially solemn.
肃穆。
Zhè zuò gǔ sì jiàn zhù qún gěi rén yì zhǒng zhuāng zhòng sù mù de gǎn jué.
This ancient temple complex gives people a feeling of dignity and solemnity.

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