shēn dù

depth

The word '深度' in Chinese is used to denote the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something. It can also be used to indicate the intensity or severity of a situation, the complexity of a topic, or the level of understanding or insight about something. For instance, it can be used in contexts such as deep water ('深水'), depth of understanding ('理解的深度'), or depth of a crisis ('危机的深度').