深刻 (shēn kè) — profound, deep (of thoughts, impressions, understanding, etc.)
Definition
深刻 is 'profound, deep' for thoughts, impressions, or understanding. Stronger than 深厚 (which is for feelings/relationships) and more accessible than 深奥 (which implies hard to understand).
adjective
profounddeep (of thoughts, impressions, understanding, etc.)
Examples
- 深刻。Tā de wén zhāng tí chū le shēn kè de wèn tí.His article raised profound questions.
- 深刻。Wǒ men xū yào duì zhè ge wèn tí jìn xíng shēn kè de sī kǎo.We need to engage in deep reflection on this issue.
- 深刻。Tā de huà ràng wǒ yǒu le yí cì shēn kè de tǐ huì.Her words gave me a profound insight.
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