肃杀 | sù shā | austere / stern / harsh / somber and desolate (autumn or winter) | |
清苦 | qīng kǔ | destitute but honest / poor and simple / spartan / austere | |
凛 | lǐn | cold / to shiver with cold / to tremble with fear / afraid / apprehensive / strict / stern / severe / austere / awe-inspiring / imposing / majestic | |
拙朴 | zhuō pǔ | austere / humble |