罙 (shēn) - Ancient form of 深 (deep) & to go deep into

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shēn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 冖

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罙 · shēn

Ancient form of 深 (deep);

to go deep into;

profound.

Ancient form of 深 (deep)to go deep intoprofound.

Usage highlights

Ancient form of deepGo deep intoProfound meaningDeep nightDeep thoughtDeep affection

Synonyms

  • 深— deep; profound
  • 渊— abyss; deep
  • 邃— profound; deep

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow; superficial
  • 浮— floating; superficial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form (罙 is an ancient form of 深).
  • He went deep into the forest (深入森林).
  • The meaning is profound (意义深奥).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of deep(深的古体)
  • Go deep into(深入)
  • Profound meaning(深意)
  • Deep night(深夜)
  • Deep thought(深思)
  • Deep affection(深情)

Idioms

  • Profound and difficult to fathom(深不可测)
  • Deep-rooted and hard to remove(深根固柢)
  • As deep as the ocean(深如大海)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 罙 is an ancient character that was used in early Chinese texts as a variant of 深.
  • It appears in classical works like the Book of Songs as an early form meaning 'deep' or 'to go deep into'.
  • The character shows the evolution of Chinese writing from ancient to modern forms.

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