(of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious · (of a manner etc) earnest; severe; exacting · to strictly enforce

yán sù

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We don't think it's serious.

我们认为这不严肃。

One must speak about serious things seriously.

谈严肃的事时要严肃。

Am I seriously the only one who isn't bilingual here?

严肃的讲在这里只有我一个人不会双语的吗？

Don't make fun of me. I'm serious.

不要和我开玩笑。我是很严肃的。

We are having a serious talk about your future.

我们在严肃地谈论你的未来。

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