儼 (yǎn) - Stately, solemn, dignified & majestic, imposing

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yǎn ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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儼 · yǎn

Stately, solemn, dignified;

majestic, imposing;

to arrange neatly.

Stately, solemn, dignifiedmajestic, imposingto arrange neatly.

Usage highlights

Majestic appearanceSolemn and dignifiedNeatly arrangedDignified expressionAs ifSolemn and respectful

Synonyms

  • 庄— solemn, dignified
  • 严— stern, strict
  • 肃— respectful, solemn

Antonyms

  • 随— casual, informal
  • 松— loose, relaxed
  • 散— scattered, undisciplined

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stood solemnly (俨然) at the ceremony.
  • The mountains look majestic (俨如) a giant dragon.
  • The room was arranged neatly (俨整).
  • She assumed a dignified expression (俨容).

Collocations

  • Majestic appearance(俨然)
  • Solemn and dignified(俨重)
  • Neatly arranged(俨整)
  • Dignified expression(俨容)
  • As if(俨如)
  • Solemn and respectful(俨恪)

Idioms

  • Looking as if(俨然)
  • Dignified and awe-inspiring(俨乎其然)
  • Majestic and solemn(威仪俨然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe dignified appearance or solemn atmosphere.
  • Associated with Confucian ideals of proper demeanor and ritual propriety.
  • Commonly appears in descriptions of imperial ceremonies and formal occasions in historical texts.

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