Definition
庄重 describes a person's dignified, serious demeanor or appearance, appropriate for formal occasions. It contrasts with 庄严 (zhuāng yán), which is used for grand, solemn atmospheres or places, and with 郑重 (zhèng zhòng), which emphasizes earnestness and sincerity in words or actions.
adjective
solemndignifiedgrave
Examples
- 庄重。Tā de yǎnjiǎng yǔqì shífēn zhuāng zhòng.The tone of his speech was very solemn.
- 庄重，。Zài zhè zhǒng zhuāng zhòng de chǎnghé, dàjiā dōu bù shuōhuà.On such a solemn occasion, everyone stays quiet.
- 庄重。Tā chuān zhe yí jiàn zhuāng zhòng de hēisè lǐfú.She wore a dignified black dress.
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