Definition
严肃 (yán sù) means 'serious, solemn' — used for a person's expression, tone, or the gravity of an occasion. It contrasts with 严重 (yán zhòng), which describes the severity of a problem. Among 'solemn' siblings, 严肃 is the most general; 庄严 and 庄重 imply formal dignity, while 郑重 stresses earnestness.
adjective
serioussolemngrave
verb
to strictly enforceto take seriously (rules, discipline, law)
Examples
- 严肃。Tā de biǎoqíng hěn yán sù.His expression is very serious.
- 严肃。Zhè shì yí gè yán sù de wèntí.This is a serious issue.
- 严肃。Zhèngfǔ bìxū yán sù fǎlǜ.The government must strictly enforce the law.
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