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严肃地
yánsù de
seriously
他严肃地点了点头。
He nodded seriously.
formal
In a serious or solemn manner
法官严肃地宣布判决结果。
The judge announced the verdict seriously.
她严肃地批评了员工的错误。
She criticized the employee's mistake seriously.
Often used to describe actions done with gravity or without humor.
Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse 严肃地 with 严格地 (strictly). 严肃地 refers to the manner of doing something with gravity, while 严格地 refers to strict adherence to rules or standards.
Gold Rule
When to Use
Use 严肃地 when describing actions that are done with seriousness, solemnity, or without humor. It is often used in professional, legal, or formal settings.
Word Origin
严肃 (yánsù) means 'serious' or 'solemn', combining 严 (strict) and 肃 (solemn). The adverbial suffix 地 (de) turns the adjective into an adverb.
Usage Notes
严肃地 is used in formal contexts to emphasize the gravity of an action or statement. It is not typically used in casual or humorous situations.
Word Breakdown
严肃
serious/solemn
adjective地
adverbial suffix
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