Chinese Character: 肃 (Sù - Solemn; Serious; Respectful)
部首: 聿 (radical: 聿, related to writing tools in ancient times)
笔画数: 8 (8 strokes)
结构分解: 原为象形字,像手持刷子洒扫的样子,有恭敬、严肃之意。现在作为简化字,从肀(yù),从丿,肀表示刷具,丿表示行动,整体有整饬、恭敬之意。(Originally a pictographic character, it resembles the action of holding a brush to sweep, implying respect and solemnity. As a simplified character now, it consists of "肀" (yù) and "丿". "肀" represents a brush, and "丿" represents an action. Overall, it means to tidy up and show respect.)
笔顺:
拼音: Sù (fourth tone)
“肃”主要有以下含义:1. 恭敬(如“肃立”);2. 严肃,认真(如“肃穆”);3. 清除,整顿(如“肃清”)。(“肃” mainly has the following meanings: 1. Respectful (e.g., "肃立" - stand at attention); 2. Serious, solemn (e.g., "肃穆" - solemn and quiet); 3. Eliminate, rectify (e.g., "肃清" - eliminate).)
“肃”可作形容词,表示严肃、恭敬的状态(如“气氛肃静”);也可作动词,表示清除、整顿的动作(如“肃清军纪”)。(“肃” can be used as an adjective, indicating a serious or respectful state (e.g., "气氛肃静" - the atmosphere is solemn and quiet); it can also be used as a verb, indicating the action of eliminating or rectifying (e.g., "肃清军纪" - rectify military discipline).)
在中国传统文化中,“肃”体现了对礼仪、秩序的重视。在祭祀、庆典等庄重场合,人们通常会肃立、肃穆,以表达对神灵、祖先或重要人物的敬重。此外,“肃清”一词在历史上也常被用于政治、军事等领域,意味着清除不良势力,整顿秩序。(In traditional Chinese culture, “肃” reflects the emphasis on etiquette and order. In solemn occasions such as sacrifices and celebrations, people usually stand at attention and maintain a solemn atmosphere to show respect for gods, ancestors, or important figures. In addition, the word "肃清" has often been used in political and military fields in history, meaning to eliminate bad forces and rectify order.)
人们在烈士纪念碑前肃立默哀。(Rén men zài liè shì jì niàn bēi qián sù lì mò āi.)
People stand at attention and observe a moment of silence in front of the martyrs' monument.
整个会场气氛肃穆。(Zhěng gè huì chǎng qì fēn sù mù.)
The atmosphere in the entire meeting hall is solemn and quiet.
政府正在采取措施肃清腐败现象。(Zhèng fǔ zhèng zài cǎi qǔ cuò shī sù qīng fǔ bài xiàn xiàng.)
The government is taking measures to eliminate corruption.
可以联想“肃”字的原始象形意义,想象一个人手持刷子认真清扫的场景,从而记住其“恭敬、严肃”的含义。通过常用词汇如“肃立”“肃穆”来加深对“肃”的理解和记忆。(You can associate the original pictographic meaning of the character "肃". Imagine a person holding a brush and cleaning carefully, so as to remember its meaning of "respectful, serious". Deepen your understanding and memory of "肃" through common words such as "肃立" and "肃穆".)