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深刻 (shēnkè) - use 深奥 when emphasizing complexity and difficulty of understanding, while 深刻 focuses more on depth of insight or significance.
Be careful not to confuse 深奥 with simpler terms like '深' (deep) or '复杂' (complex), as they don't carry the same intellectual weight. This word is more suitable for formal discussions, especially in academic or literary contexts. Common collocations include 深奥的道理 (profound principles) and 深奥的哲学 (profound philosophy).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 深奥 connects with other advanced vocabulary discussing abstract concepts. Students should focus on its usage in literature and philosophy, as it often appears in texts that analyze deep ideas or theories. Understanding its nuances will enhance reading comprehension skills for advanced texts.
Learners often mistakenly use 深奥 to describe everyday situations, such as saying '这道菜的味道很深奥' (This dish's flavor is very profound), which is incorrect. Instead, it's better suited for discussing complex ideas or theories.
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How to say profound in Chinese
“profound” in Chinese is深奥
深奥 (shēnào) refers to something that is profound, abstruse, or difficult to understand. It is often used in contexts discussing complex ideas, theories, or literature that require deep thought or insight to comprehend fully. This term conveys a sense of depth and complexity, indicating that the subject matter is not easily grasped by everyone.
When to use 深奥
Be careful not to confuse 深奥 with simpler terms like '深' (deep) or '复杂' (complex), as they don't carry the same intellectual weight. This word is more suitable for formal discussions, especially in academic or literary contexts. Common collocations include 深奥的道理 (profound principles) and 深奥的哲学 (profound philosophy).
深奥 or something close to it
深刻 (shēnkè) - use 深奥 when emphasizing complexity and difficulty of understanding, while 深刻 focuses more on depth of insight or significance.
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Learners often mistakenly use 深奥 to describe everyday situations, such as saying '这道菜的味道很深奥' (This dish's flavor is very profound), which is incorrect. Instead, it's better suited for discussing complex ideas or theories.
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Grammar Patterns of 深奥
深奥 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这是一本____的书.
This is a deep book.
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You can say: '这部小说的主题非常深奥，值得反复阅读。' (The theme of this novel is very profound and worth reading multiple times.)
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