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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
深厚shēnhòudeepHSK 5, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #20500, Hard
深厚shēnhòuprofoundHSK 5, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #20500, Hard
shēnhòu(shen1hou4)shen hou T1
  1. 1deep
  2. 2profound
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March 24, 2026

深厚shēnhòu(shen1hou4)

深厚 (shēnhòu) refers to something that is deep, profound, or substantial in quality or feeling. It is commonly used to describe emotions, relationships, or knowledge that have significant depth or strength, such as deep affection or profound insights.

Strokes20Frequency#20500DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, deep emotional bonds and profound knowledge are highly valued, often reflected in literature and philosophy. The concept of 深厚 is essential in understanding relationships, such as family ties, which are often considered deep and enduring.

Memory Tip

Imagine a deep well filled with rich, dark soil—this soil represents the profound depth of feelings or knowledge. The character 深 (shēn) looks like a downward arrow, suggesting depth, while 厚 (hòu) resembles a thick book, symbolizing substantial content.

Meanings of 深厚

shēnhòu(shen1hou4)
1deep
2profound
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About 深厚

深厚Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 深厚

Quick Contrast

深厚 (shēnhòu) vs 深远 (shēnyuǎn) — use 深厚 for emotional or qualitative depth, while 深远 emphasizes far-reaching implications or significance.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 深厚 with similar words like 浅薄 (qiǎnbó), which means superficial or shallow. It is often used in formal contexts, such as literature, speeches, or academic discussions. Common collocations include 深厚的感情 (deep feelings) and 深厚的知识 (profound knowledge).

HSK Study Tips

While 深厚 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with HSK Level 4 terms related to emotions and relationships. Students should focus on usage in context and recognize its application in describing depth in various concepts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may incorrectly use 深厚 to describe something superficial or lacking depth, such as '他的理解很深厚' (His understanding is very profound), when it should be '他的理解很浅薄' (His understanding is very superficial).

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Component Characters

深shēndeep, profound; depth
HSK 411 strokes氵
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厚hòuthick
HSK 49 strokes厂
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How to say deep in Chinese

“deep” in Chinese is深厚shēnhòu

深厚 (shēnhòu) refers to something that is deep, profound, or substantial in quality or feeling. It is commonly used to describe emotions, relationships, or knowledge that have significant depth or strength, such as deep affection or profound insights.

When to use 深厚

Be cautious not to confuse 深厚 with similar words like 浅薄 (qiǎnbó), which means superficial or shallow. It is often used in formal contexts, such as literature, speeches, or academic discussions. Common collocations include 深厚的感情 (deep feelings) and 深厚的知识 (profound knowledge).

深厚 or something close to it

深厚 (shēnhòu) vs 深远 (shēnyuǎn) — use 深厚 for emotional or qualitative depth, while 深远 emphasizes far-reaching implications or significance.

What learners get wrong

Learners may incorrectly use 深厚 to describe something superficial or lacking depth, such as '他的理解很深厚' (His understanding is very profound), when it should be '他的理解很浅薄' (His understanding is very superficial).

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No, 深厚 is generally used for abstract concepts such as emotions or knowledge, rather than physical attributes.

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