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纵深 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
纵深zòngshēndepth (from front to rear)HSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #47967, Very Hard
纵深zòngshēndepth (into a territory)HSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #47967, Very Hard
纵深zòngshēnspan (of time)HSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #47967, Very Hard
纵深zòngshēn(fig.) depth (of deployment, progress, development etc)HSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #47967, Very Hard
zòngshēn(zong4shen1)zong shen T4
  1. 1depth (from front to rear)
  2. 2depth (into a territory)
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March 24, 2026

纵深(縱深)zòngshēn(zong4shen1)

纵深 (zòngshēn) refers to the concept of depth, particularly in a spatial or figurative sense. It can describe the distance from the front to the back of an object, the extent of territory, or the depth of engagement in a particular area such as development or progress.

Strokes18Frequency#47967DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese military terminology, 纵深 is crucial for discussing strategies that involve depth in troop deployment and territorial control, reflecting historical emphasis on strategic advantage.

Memory tip

Imagine a long, deep tunnel (纵) that goes straight back (深) into the earth. The tunnel represents depth, extending far inside, helping you visualize both the spatial and abstract meanings of 纵深.

Meanings of 纵深

zòngshēn(zong4shen1)
1depth (from front to rear)
2depth (into a territory)
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About 纵深

纵深Simplified
縱深Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

深度 (shēndù) vs 纵深 (zòngshēn): use 深度 for a more general measurement of depth, while 纵深 emphasizes a spatial or figurative extent.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tonal pronunciation, as mispronouncing 纵 (zòng) or 深 (shēn) can lead to misunderstandings. This word is often used in formal contexts such as military strategy or business development, so it's important to match the formality of your language to the setting.

HSK Study Tips

Though not an HSK vocabulary word, 纵深 can be connected to other HSK words related to depth and distance. Students should focus on the context in which depth is discussed, particularly in relation to growth and development in various fields.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 纵深 with shallow terms like 浅 (qiǎn), mistakenly using it to describe superficial aspects. For example, saying '这本书的纵深很浅' (This book's depth is very shallow) would be incorrect; it should be, '这本书的内容很浅' (The content of this book is very superficial).

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Component Characters

纵zòngwarp (the vertical threads in weaving)
HSK 67 strokes纟
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深shēndeep, profound; depth
HSK 411 strokes氵
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How to say depth (from front to rear) in Chinese

“depth (from front to rear)” in Chinese is纵深zòngshēn

纵深 (zòngshēn) refers to the concept of depth, particularly in a spatial or figurative sense. It can describe the distance from the front to the back of an object, the extent of territory, or the depth of engagement in a particular area such as development or progress.

When to use 纵深

Be cautious with the tonal pronunciation, as mispronouncing 纵 (zòng) or 深 (shēn) can lead to misunderstandings. This word is often used in formal contexts such as military strategy or business development, so it's important to match the formality of your language to the setting.

纵深 or something close to it

深度 (shēndù) vs 纵深 (zòngshēn): use 深度 for a more general measurement of depth, while 纵深 emphasizes a spatial or figurative extent.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 纵深 with shallow terms like 浅 (qiǎn), mistakenly using it to describe superficial aspects. For example, saying '这本书的纵深很浅' (This book's depth is very shallow) would be incorrect; it should be, '这本书的内容很浅' (The content of this book is very superficial).

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纵深 emphasizes not just the depth but also the span or extent into a territory or concept, while 深度 strictly refers to depth.

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