Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Serious, solemn, grave: Having a manner, appearance, or behavior that is earnest, dignified, and respectful, often in a formal or solemn context.
   • Decent, proper, decorous: Behaving in a correct and appropriate way, showing respect for the situation or occasion.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Gương mặt anh ấy trông rất nghiêm trang. (His face looks very serious.)
  • Mọi người giữ thái độ nghiêm trang trong lễ truy điệu. (Everyone maintained a solemn attitude during the memorial service.)
  • Cô ấy ăn mặc rất nghiêm trang khi đi phỏng vấn. (She dressed very properly/decorously for the interview.)

Advanced Usage

• "một cách nghiêm trang": (in a serious/solemn manner).
  • Thầy hiệu trưởng phát biểu một cách nghiêm trang. (The principal spoke in a solemn manner.)
• "giữ vẻ nghiêm trang": (to maintain a serious/solemn demeanor).
  • Dù buồn cười, cậu bé vẫn cố giữ vẻ nghiêm trang. (Although it was funny, the boy tried to maintain a serious demeanor.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nghiêm túc (adj): Serious, earnest (often regarding attitude or work ethic). Can be similar but sometimes implies strictness or commitment rather than solemnity.
  • Một sinh viên nghiêm túc. (A serious/diligent student.)
• Nghiêm nghị (adj): Stern, austere, severe (often describing a facial expression or demeanor that commands authority or respect).
  • Vị tướng có vẻ mặt nghiêm nghị. (The general had a stern face.)
• Trang nghiêm (adj): Solemn, reverent (very similar to , often used interchangeably, but can emphasize sacredness or ceremony).
  • Không khí trang nghiêm trong đền thờ. (The reverent/solemn atmosphere in the temple.)

Synonyms

• Trịnh trọng: Ceremonious, formal (emphasizing ritual or formality).
• Đứng đắn: Proper, decent, respectable (emphasizing correct behavior).
• Long trọng: Grand, solemn (used for important ceremonies).

Related Phrases

• Nói năng nghiêm trang: To speak in a serious/proper manner.
  • Trước mặt khách, anh ta nói năng rất nghiêm trang. (In front of the guests, he spoke very properly.)
• Cử chỉ nghiêm trang: Dignified/Decorous gestures.
  • Người lính có cử chỉ nghiêm trang. (The soldier had dignified gestures.)

1. Grave, decent and dignified
   • Đi đứng nghiêm trang
     To have a decent and dignified carriage