We don't think it's serious.
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严肃
Traditional: 嚴肅
yán sù
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yán sù · jim4 suk1 (Jyutping)
- (of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious
- (of a manner etc) earnest; severe; exacting
- to strictly enforce
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Character breakdown
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Example sentences
Take things a little more seriously.
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