English–Chinese
“solemn” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuāng yán
Example
庄严的教堂让人肃然起敬。zhuāng yán de jiào táng ràng rén sù rán qǐ jìng
The solemn church inspires awe and respect.
How to say “solemn” in Chinese
“Solemn” in Chinese is 庄严 (zhuāng yán).
A calm, weighty presence that makes a place, voice, or expression feel worthy of respect.
Example sentences with 庄严
国旗下的升旗仪式显得格外庄严。guó qí xià de shēng qí yí shì xiǎn de gé wài zhuāng yán
The flag-raising ceremony under the national flag appeared especially solemn.
Tips for using 庄严
- In conversational Chinese, this adjective suits ceremonies, sacred places, official statements, and dignified appearances, but it is usually too elevated for casual chats or ordinary situations.