Definition
肃静 (sù jìng) is a stative verb meaning 'solemnly silent'. It is commonly used as a command in formal settings like a courtroom, assembly, or ceremony to call for quiet and respectful silence. It can also describe a peaceful, quiet atmosphere. Note: the gloss 'pacify' implies a transitive verb sense that does not match the stative verb POS and is not the primary modern usage.
s.v.
(stative verb) silent and solemnmaintaining respectful quiet in a formal setting
Examples
- ，肃静。Zài fǎtíng shàng, fǎguān ràng suǒyǒu rén sù jìng.In the courtroom, the judge asked everyone to be silent.
- 肃静，。Zhěnggè huìyìshì yí piàn sù jìng, dàjiā dōu ānjìng de zuò zhe.The entire conference room was silent and solemn; everyone sat quietly.
- 肃静！。sù jìng! Fǎguān zhǔnbèi xuāndú le.Silence! The judge is about to read the verdict.
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