(yǒu) - Deep and profound & used to describe something that is profound, abstruse,

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yǒu | 11 strokes | radical:

· yǒu

Deep and profound;

used to describe something that is profound, abstruse, or deeply thoughtful.

Deep and profoundused to describe something that is profound, abstruse,

Usage highlights

Profound thoughtsDeep meaningAbstruse philosophyProfound wisdomDeep contemplation

Synonyms

  • deep
  • abstruse, profound
  • mysterious, profound

Antonyms

  • shallow
  • obvious, apparent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The philosopher's thoughts were profound (聈聈).
  • He contemplated the deep meaning (聈义) of the text.
  • The ancient wisdom was profound (聈深).

Collocations

  • Profound thoughts(聈思)
  • Deep meaning(聈义)
  • Abstruse philosophy(聈学)
  • Profound wisdom(聈智)
  • Deep contemplation(聈想)

Idioms

  • Profound and unfathomable(聈聈不可测)
  • Deep thoughts and far-reaching plans(聈思远虑)
  • Abstruse and difficult to understand(聈奥难懂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese literature and philosophical texts.
  • Often associated with deep intellectual or spiritual contemplation.

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