Definition
肃 (sù) is a bound form (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as a word but appears as a morpheme in compound words. Its two main senses are 'solemn, respectful' (in 严肃, 肃静, 肃穆) and 'to eliminate, clean up' (in 肃清). You'll encounter it in formal or written contexts, not everyday conversation.
b.f.
(bound form) solemnrespectful(bound form) to eliminateto clean up
Examples
- 。Huìyì qìfēn fēicháng yánsù.The meeting atmosphere was very solemn.
- ，。Qǐng bǎochí sùjìng, kǎoshì mǎshàng kāishǐ.Please keep quiet — the exam is about to start.
- 。Zhèngfǔ juédìng chèdǐ sùqīng fǔbài xiànxiàng.The government decided to thoroughly eliminate corruption.
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