Definitions
(adjective)
solemn; reverent; calm
(adjective)
harmonious
About
The character 穆 is structurally composed of the semantic element 禾, meaning grain, and the component 㣎, which historically functioned as a phonetic indicator, reflecting an initial association with agricultural or botanical concepts in early Chinese usage. Over time, its meaning shifted from referring to plants or grain to encompassing ideas of solemnity, reverence, and harmonious serenity, as seen in classical texts where it described dignified conduct or tranquil states. In contemporary analysis, the character continues to be parsed into these same components, with 禾 providing semantic context and 㣎 contributing to its pronunciation, while its applied meanings have expanded to include use in proper names and adjectives denoting respectful or calm qualities.
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Example Sentences Hide
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。