Definitions
(adjective)
solemn; reverent; calm
(adjective)
harmonious
About
The character "穆" originates from an early compositional logic where the radical "禾", representing grain or plant life, is combined with a phonetic element that also carried connotations of harmony and fine detail, leading to initial associations with orderly growth and agricultural prosperity. Over time, its semantic field expanded beyond the literal to absorb abstract qualities, gradually emphasizing solemnity, reverence, and a peaceful dignity, which became its primary meanings in classical and modern usage. The traditional form of the character, structured around these integrated components, has remained consistent, visually preserving the link between natural abundance and cultivated refinement. This shift from depicting physical order to expressing human decorum and serene respect demonstrates a common pathway in the semantic development of Chinese characters, where concrete imagery evolves to embody intellectual and social virtues.
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这位穆老师很和蔼。
穆先生是我们新的邻居。
清真寺的气氛庄严肃穆。
这座古老的建筑显得十分静穆。
穆斯林们正在庆祝开斋节。
穆罕默德是伊斯兰教的先知。
他的性格沉稳而肃穆，令人起敬。
大厅里笼罩着一派肃穆哀悼的气氛。