肃 (sù) - solemn, respectful, serious & to eliminate, to clean up

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sù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 肀

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肃 · sù

solemn, respectful, serious;

to eliminate, to clean up;

referring to Gansu province (abbreviation).

solemn, respectful, seriousto eliminate, to clean upreferring to Gansu province (abbreviation).

Usage highlights

solemn and respectfuleliminate and clean upstand in respectsolemn silencesolemn atmosphereGansu province

Synonyms

  • 严— strict, severe
  • 庄— solemn, dignified
  • 敬— respectful

Antonyms

  • 嬉— playful, frivolous
  • 闹— noisy, boisterous
  • 乱— disorderly, chaotic

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The atmosphere was solemn (肃穆).
  • We must eliminate corruption (肃清 corruption).
  • He paid his respects (肃立) during the ceremony.
  • Gansu province (甘肃) is abbreviated as 陇 or 肃.

Collocations

  • solemn and respectful(肃穆)
  • eliminate and clean up(肃清)
  • stand in respect(肃立)
  • solemn silence(肃静)
  • solemn atmosphere(肃杀)
  • Gansu province(肃州)

Idioms

  • Hold in solemn respect(肃然起敬)
  • Eliminate traitors and rebellious officials(肃奸锄叛)
  • Maintain strict military discipline(整军肃武)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in official contexts to denote respect and solemnity in ceremonies.
  • Abbreviation for Gansu province, especially in historical and geographical contexts.
  • Associated with Confucian values of respect and proper conduct.

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