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The character 肃 conveys solemnity, respect, and strictness. Its traditional form, 肅, originally depicted a person holding a brush over a deep pool, suggesting a scenario requiring great caution and focused attention. The modern form simplifies this imagery into a symmetrical structure. The meaning evolved from describing careful physical movement to denoting a disciplined mindset, an authoritative presence, or a formal, regulated atmosphere.
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他的表情很严肃。
请保持室内肃静。
政府正在肃清贪污。
全体肃立致敬。
秋风肃杀草木凋。
仪式气氛十分肃穆。
肃反工作必须谨慎进行。
肃清流毒是一项长期任务。