Definition & Meaning

1.(of expression, atmosphere) serious; solemn; earnest

2.(of manner or style) conscientious; strict; grave

3.strictly enforce; tighten up

yán sù

严 肃

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1
adj.(of expression, atmosphere) serious; solemn; earnest
- huì chǎng de qì fēn jì yán sù yòu zhuāng zhòng
  会场的气氛既严肃又庄重。
  The atmosphere of the meeting was both serious and grand.
- tā yòng yán sù de yǔ qì gēn wǒ shuō huà
  他用严肃的语气跟我说话。
  He spoke to me in a serious tone.
- tā de shén qíng shí fēn yán sù
  他的神情十分严肃。
  His expression is very serious.
synonym
zhuāng yán庄严 wēi yán威严 zhuāng zhòng庄重 sù mù肃穆 sù jìng肃静 zhuāng jìng庄敬 yán mù严穆
2
adj.(of manner or style) conscientious; strict; grave
- lǎo shī yán sù de pī píng le tā
  老师严肃地批评了她。
  The teacher gave her a severe criticism.
- tā wéi rén yán sù
  他为人严肃。
  His character is solemn.
- wǒ men bì xū yán sù de chǔ lǐ zhè jiàn shì
  我们必须严肃地处理这件事。
  We have to take this matter seriously.
synonym
yán gé严格 yán zhèng严正
3
v.strictly enforce; tighten up
- rú guǒ bù yán sù fǎ jì jiù wú fǎ fù mín qiáng guó
  如果不严肃法纪，就无法富民强国。
  Strict law and order are essential in enriching the people and strengthening the country.
- yán sù zhèng jì
  严肃政纪
  strictly enforce laws and regulations
- yán sù jīng jì jì lǜ
  严肃经济纪律
  strictly enforce economic discipline
synonym
yán zhèng严正 yán zhěng严整

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