穆 (mù) - Majestic & solemn

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mù ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

慕娜

穆 · mù

Majestic;

solemn;

reverent;

harmonious;

a surname;

also used in transliterations (e.

g.

, Muhammad).

Majesticsolemnreverent

Usage highlights

Solemn and respectfulHarmonious and peacefulThe surname MuMu peopleMu familyMu village

Synonyms

  • 肃— solemn, respectful
  • 庄— dignified, solemn
  • 和— harmonious, peaceful

Antonyms

  • 嚣— noisy, clamorous
  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A solemn and respectful atmosphere (肃穆的气氛).
  • The surname Mu (穆先生).
  • Harmonious and peaceful (穆如清风).
  • The Islamic prophet Muhammad (穆罕默德).

Collocations

  • Solemn and respectful(肃穆)
  • Harmonious and peaceful(穆清)
  • The surname Mu(穆姓)
  • Mu people(穆民)
  • Mu family(穆氏)
  • Mu village(穆庄)

Idioms

  • Solemn and respectful(肃穆庄严)
  • Harmonious as a gentle breeze(穆如清风)
  • The seven Mu(七穆 - referring to seven powerful clans in ancient Lu state)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically an important surname; one of the 'Seven Mu' powerful ministerial clans in the Spring and Autumn period state of Lu.
  • In Islamic contexts, used to transliterate 'Mu-' in names like Muhammad.
  • Carries connotations of solemnity, reverence, and harmony in classical Chinese.

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