肃静 (sù jìng) — (stative verb) silent and solemn; maintaining respectful quiet in a formal setting
Definition
Used in formal settings (courtrooms, meetings) to call for or describe a 'solemn, respectful silence' — stronger and more official than just 安静 ('quiet'). Often used as an imperative: 肃静!
adjective
(stative verb) silent and solemnmaintaining respectful quiet in a formal setting
Examples
- ，肃静。Zài fǎ tíng shàng, fǎ guān ràng suǒ yǒu rén sù jìng.In the courtroom, the judge asked everyone to be silent.
- 肃静，。Zhěng gè huì yì shì yí piàn sù jìng, dà jiā dōu ān jìng dì zuò zhe.The entire conference room was silent and solemn; everyone sat quietly.
- 肃静！。sù jìng! Fǎ guān zhǔn bèi xuān dú le.Silence! The judge is about to read the verdict.
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