严肃

• 拼音: yán sù
• 汉字拆解: 严 = strict/tight; 肃 = 肀 + 聿, solemn/respectful

含义

Serious; solemn. Describes a grave, earnest demeanor or atmosphere without humor or lightness.

Can describe facial expressions, tones of voice, situations, or topics that require gravity. Also used as a verb meaning 'to make serious' or 'to treat seriously.' Contrast with 开玩笑 (joking) or 轻松 (relaxed).

例句

1. 会议的气氛非常严肃，没有人敢开玩笑。
2. 他用严肃的语气告诉我们事情的严重性。
3. 这是一个严肃的话题，我们需要认真对待。

用法指南

语境: formal settings, important discussions, workplace

语气: formal

正确说法

• 他的表情很严肃。(His expression is very serious.)
• 请严肃对待这个问题。(Please treat this issue seriously.)

错误说法

• 你太严肃了，笑一笑 (While grammatically correct, saying this to someone in a formal setting might be inappropriate)

起源与历史

Compound of 严 (strict, serious) and 肃 (respectful, solemn). The character 肃 originally depicted standing in reverence.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal