Definition
郑重 (zhèngzhòng) describes an attitude or action that is serious and earnest, often used in formal contexts like promises, statements, or handshakes. It is more about the deliberate, careful manner of doing something, whereas 严肃 (yánsù) focuses on a grave, stern facial expression or atmosphere, and 庄严 (zhuāngyán) emphasizes a grand, dignified occasion or place.
adjective
serioussolemnearnest
Examples
- 郑重。Tā zhèng zhòng de wò le wò wǒ de shǒu.He shook my hand solemnly.
- 郑重，。Zhè shì yí gè zhèng zhòng de chéngnuò, bù néng suíbiàn shuō.This is a solemn promise that cannot be made lightly.
- 郑重，。Gōngsī zhèng zhòng shēngmíng, jué bù yǔnxǔ zhè zhǒng xíngwéi.The company solemnly declares that this kind of behavior will never be tolerated.
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