Meanings of 深远
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深 (deep) vs 深厚 (profound) — choose 深远 when emphasizing both depth and long-lasting impact, while 深厚 focuses more on depth and richness without the temporal aspect.
Be careful with the tone when using 深远; the first syllable is pronounced with a high level tone, while the second syllable has a rising tone. It's often used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless the topic is appropriate. Common collocations include '深远的影响' (far-reaching influence) or '深远的意义' (profound significance).
While 深远 may not be on the official HSK list, it relates to terms like 深 (deep) and 远 (far), which are foundational at HSK Level 1. Focus on understanding how these characters combine to convey deeper meanings as you progress in your studies.
Learners often confuse 深远 with shallow terms like 浅薄 (qiǎn báo), meaning superficial. Remember, 深远 implies depth and lasting quality, not just surface-level understanding.
Pronunciation of 深远
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How to say far-reaching in Chinese
“far-reaching” in Chinese is深远
深远 (shēn yuǎn) refers to something that has a profound impact or significance over a long duration. It is commonly used to describe ideas, influences, or effects that are not only deep in meaning but also extensive in reach, often in contexts like philosophy, education, or social issues.
When to use 深远
Be careful with the tone when using 深远; the first syllable is pronounced with a high level tone, while the second syllable has a rising tone. It's often used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless the topic is appropriate. Common collocations include '深远的影响' (far-reaching influence) or '深远的意义' (profound significance).
深远 or something close to it
深 (deep) vs 深厚 (profound) — choose 深远 when emphasizing both depth and long-lasting impact, while 深厚 focuses more on depth and richness without the temporal aspect.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 深远 with shallow terms like 浅薄 (qiǎn báo), meaning superficial. Remember, 深远 implies depth and lasting quality, not just surface-level understanding.
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It's more suitable for formal discussions, such as academic or philosophical topics.
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