请肃静 vs. 请保持安静
Hi,

If I wanted to put up a sign at a library, for example, or anywhere else where I would like everyone to keep quiet, which would be better?

请肃静。

请保持安静。

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请肃静 vs. 请保持安静
Hi,

If I wanted to put up a sign at a library, for example, or anywhere else where I would like everyone to keep quiet, which would be better?

请肃静。

请保持安静。

Answer

The 2nd one, 肃静 is usually used in a very very official situation, like in court, or raising our national flag.
 请保持安静 means please be quiet, can be used in a library and in class/ meeting...

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I would say use  "请保持安静", as it is more common in library or like you said anywhere else where you want to keep quiet

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Jack nailed it. It's in the comments. Definitely go with "请保持安静" in your scenario.

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