庄严

zhuāng yán

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. solemn; dignified; stately

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 轻浮 qīng fú 轻浮 qīng fú frivolous 指言行不庄重、不严肃: frivolous

Related words

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• 庄重 zhuāng zhòng 庄重 zhuāng zhòng grave 多形容举止、言语不随便: grave
• 威严 wēi yán 威严 wēi yán dignified 强调有威力而又严肃: dignified

Synonyms

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• 肃穆 sù mù 肃穆 sù mù solemn and respectful 常形容气氛、表情，更强调安静肃穆: solemn and respectful

Usage notes

Collocations

庄严多用于形容仪式、场合、建筑、承诺等，如“庄严的仪式”“庄严的承诺”。

Common mistakes

不要将“庄严”与“严重”混淆。“严重”表示程度深、情况危急，如“严重的问题”。

Example Sentences

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他们在 庄严 的仪式上宣誓。

They took an oath at the solemn ceremony.

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Child Words of 庄严

• 严 严 yán: tight (closely sealed)
• 庄 庄 zhuāng: farmstead