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English translation of 深

deep

In Chinese, '深' is used to describe something profound or having great depth, similar to how 'deep' is used in English. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing physical depth (of a hole, water, etc.), emotional depth, or even the complexity of a subject matter.


Example sentences using:

这个问题很深

Zhègè wèntí hěn shēn

English translation of 这个问题很深

This question is deep

In this sentence, 'deep' refers to the complex or profound nature of the question.

她对这个主题有深入的了解

Tā duì zhège zhǔtí yǒu shēnrù de liǎojiě

English translation of 她对这个主题有深入的了解

She has a deep understanding of this topic

In this scenario, 'deep' means a thorough or comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

他深深的喜欢她

Tā shēn shēn de xǐhuān tā

English translation of 他深深的喜欢她

He deeply likes her

Here, 'deeply' demonstrates the intensity of his affection for her.

我们在深夜里散步

Wǒmen zài shēnyè lǐ sànbù

English translation of 我们在深夜里散步

We are walking in the deep of the night

In this statement, 'deep' signifies late in the night.

他深吸了一口气

Tā shēn xīle yīkǒu qì

English translation of 他深吸了一口气

He took a deep breath

Here, 'deep' refers to the extent or volume of the breath.

这首诗的意义很深

Zhè shǒu shī de yìyì hěn shēn

English translation of 这首诗的意义很深

The meaning of this poem is deep

In this sentence, 'deep' refers to the profound or complex interpretation of the poem.

他们经历了深重的悲痛

Tāmen jīnglìle shēnzhòng de bēitòng

English translation of 他们经历了深重的悲痛

They experienced deep sorrow

Here, 'deep' expresses the intense level of the sorrow they experienced.

他的眼睛深深的

Tā de yǎnjīng shēn shēn de

English translation of 他的眼睛深深的

His eyes are deep

Here, 'deep' could mean mysterious, profound, or intense when referring to his eyes.

这是一个深秋的晚上

Zhè shì yīgè shēnqiū de wǎnshang

English translation of 这是一个深秋的晚上

It is a evening in deep autumn

In this context, 'deep' refers to the later part of the season of autumn.

这道题很深奥

Zhè dào tí hěn shēn'ào

English translation of 这道题很深奥

This question is very deep and obscure

Here, 'deep and obscure' means that the question is complex and difficult to answer or understand.

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