Meanings of 深厚
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深厚 (shēnhòu) vs 深远 (shēnyuǎn) — use 深厚 for emotional or qualitative depth, while 深远 emphasizes far-reaching implications or significance.
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).
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.
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).
Pronunciation of 深厚
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How to say deep in Chinese
“deep” in Chinese is深厚
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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Frequently Asked Questions about 深厚
No, 深厚 is generally used for abstract concepts such as emotions or knowledge, rather than physical attributes.
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