yán sù
serious; solemn; earnest
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他看起来很严肃。
Tā kànqǐlái hěn yánsù.
He looks serious.
这件事很严肃，我们必须认真对待。
Zhè jiàn shì hěn yánsù, wǒmen bìxū rènzhēn duìdài.
This matter is serious, we must take it seriously.
老师的表情很严肃，同学们都不敢说话。
Lǎoshī de biǎoqíng hěn yánsù, tóngxuémen dōu bù gǎn shuōhuà.
The teacher's expression was serious, and the students did not dare to speak.
活泼 (huópō)
lively
轻松 (qīngsōng)
relaxed
The Chinese word 严肃 (yánsù) is composed of two characters: 严 (yán) and 肃 (sù). The character 严 originally meant "to be strict" or "to be serious", and it is often used in words related to discipline, order, and authority. The character 肃 originally meant "to be respectful" or "to be reverent", and it is often used in words related to solemnity, formality, and dignity. When combined, the two characters 严 and 肃 create the word 严肃, which means "to be serious and respectful" or "to be solemn and dignified". This word is often used to describe people, situations, or events that are characterized by a sense of seriousness, gravity, or importance. For example, a 严肃的人 (yánsù de rén) is a person who is serious and responsible, while a 严肃的场合 (yánsù de chǎnghé) is a formal or solemn occasion.
