加深 (jiā shēn) — to deepen
Definition
加深 means 'to deepen' something already present — a feeling, understanding, or impression. 深化 is the more formal written equivalent; 加强 and 增强 are 'to strengthen' (intensify capacity), not deepen what already exists.
verb
to deepen
Examples
- 加深。Zhè ge huó dòng jiā shēn le wǒ men zhī jiān de liǎo jiě.This activity deepened the understanding between us.
- 加深。Cháng shí jiān de jiā bān jiā shēn le tā de pí láo.Long hours of overtime intensified his fatigue.
- 加深。Zhè ge wèn tí jiā shēn le dà jiā duì huán bǎo de zhòng shì.This issue deepened everyone's attention to environmental protection.
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