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深 (shēn): deep, profound; (deeply, late)

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 4adjective, (adverb)

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
deep, profound; (deeply, late)
Characters
1
Part of speech
adjective, (adverb)
HSK level
HSK 4
Strokes
11
Radical
氵
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • (lit. and fig.) deep
  • deep (literal and figurative)
  • profound
  • thorough
  • close
  • intimate
  • dark (of color)
  • late (of time)
  • old variant of 深[shen1]

Chinese explanation

  • 从表面到底部或从外面到里面的距离大,跟“浅”相对
  • 指事物从上到下或从里到外的距离,如深度
  • 表示时间久、程度高,如深夜、深交
  • 指颜色浓,如深红
  • 表示深入、深刻,如深奥、深受感动。

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Example sentences

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This river is very deep; don't go swimming alone.

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He has a deep understanding of Chinese history.

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It's late at night; go to bed early.

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The emotional bond between them is deep.

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This piece of clothing is dark blue.

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