(suì) - Profound — deep, far-reaching, abstruse & used to describe something that is profound in

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Profound — deep, far-reaching, abstruse;

used to describe something that is profound in meaning, difficult to understand, or extends far into the distance.

Profound — deep, far-reaching, abstruseused to describe something that is profound in

Usage highlights

Profound and abstruseDeep and farProfound and extensive knowledgeDeep and secludedProfound reasonDeep palace corridors

Synonyms

  • deep
  • abstruse, profound
  • mysterious, profound

Antonyms

  • shallow, superficial
  • obvious, apparent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The philosophy is profound and difficult to grasp (邃奥的哲学).
  • They explored the deep, ancient forest (深邃的古老森林).
  • His knowledge is deep and extensive (邃博的知识).
  • The palace had deep, winding corridors (邃殿的幽深走廊).

Collocations

  • Profound and abstruse(邃奥)
  • Deep and far-reaching(深邃)
  • Profound and extensive knowledge(邃博)
  • Deep and secluded(幽邃)
  • Profound reason(邃理)
  • Deep palace corridors(邃殿)

Idioms

  • Profound and difficult to comprehend(邃不可测)
  • Deep and secluded path(幽蹊邃径)
  • Profound learning and great virtue(邃学宏德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese texts to describe deep philosophical concepts, profound knowledge, or physically deep and secluded places.
  • Carries a scholarly, classical connotation, suggesting depth that is not immediately apparent and requires study to understand.
  • Frequently appears in contexts relating to Daoist and Confucian thought, describing the deep, mysterious nature of the Dao or profound wisdom.

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