深 (shēn) - Deep — refers to great depth, profoundness, intensity, & can describe physical depth, abstract concepts, or colors.

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shēn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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深 · shēn

Deep — refers to great depth, profoundness, intensity, or darkness;

can describe physical depth, abstract concepts, or colors.

Deep — refers to great depth, profoundness, intensity,can describe physical depth, abstract concepts, or colors.

Usage highlights

Deep waterProfound meaningLate nightDeep feelingProfound knowledgeDeep impression

Synonyms

  • 厚— thick, deep (in measurement or relationship)
  • 渊— abyss, deep pool (metaphorically profound)
  • 邃— profound, deep and remote

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow, superficial
  • 薄— thin, shallow (in relationships or substance)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lake is very deep (湖水很深).
  • He has profound knowledge (他有很深的学问).
  • The forest is dark and dense (森林很深).
  • They have a deep friendship (他们有深厚的友谊).

Collocations

  • Deep water(深水)
  • Profound meaning(深意)
  • Late night(深夜)
  • Deep feeling(深情)
  • Profound knowledge(深奥)
  • Deep impression(深刻的印象)

Idioms

  • Profound and difficult to understand(深奥难懂)
  • Deep-rooted and hard to remove(根深蒂固)
  • Well-considered and far-sighted(深谋远虑)
  • Deeply moved(深受感动)
  • Deep hatred(深仇大恨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, 'deep' often represents wisdom, profundity, and thorough understanding.
  • Used in Daoist and Buddhist contexts to describe profound teachings or deep meditation states.
  • In traditional Chinese aesthetics, depth is valued in art, calligraphy, and poetry as a mark of sophistication.

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