肅 (sù) - Solemn — respectful, serious, dignified & to purify, to eliminate

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sù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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肅 · sù

Solemn — respectful, serious, dignified;

to purify, to eliminate;

an ancient name for Gansu province.

Solemn — respectful, serious, dignifiedto purify, to eliminatean ancient name for Gansu province.

Usage highlights

Solemn and respectfulSolemn silenceSolemn and graveTo eliminate traitorsTo rectify and purifySolemn ceremony

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 嬉— playful, frivolous
  • 闹— noisy, boisterous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He maintained a solemn expression (肃穆的表情).
  • The room fell silent and respectful (肃静).
  • The emperor issued a stern decree (肃令).
  • This is part of the ancient region of Suzhou (肃州).

Collocations

  • Solemn and respectful(肃敬)
  • Solemn silence(肃静)
  • Solemn and grave(肃穆)
  • To eliminate traitors(肃奸)
  • To rectify and purify(肃清)
  • Solemn ceremony(肃仪)

Idioms

  • With solemn reverence(肃然起敬)
  • Majestic and awe-inspiring(威风肃肃)
  • In solemn silence(肃肃无声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in official and ceremonial contexts to denote proper decorum and respect.
  • Appears in the name of the ancient Chinese province 'Suzhou' (肃州), located in modern Gansu.
  • The character conveys a sense of dignity, order, and purification, often associated with formal rites.

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