Definition
深沉 covers three overlapping senses—physical depth (calm/dark, like deep night), intellectual profundity (quiet, hidden depth), and a reserved character (implying depth, not just quiet). 深刻 emphasizes a strong impression, 深奥 emphasizes abstruseness, 含蓄 emphasizes veiled expression, and 内向 emphasizes social introversion.
adjective
deep (of water, night, color, sound, etc.)profound (of thoughts, meanings, emotions)reservedundemonstrative (of a person's character)
Examples
- 深沉。Shēnyè de dàhǎi xiǎnde shífēn shēn chén.The deep night sea appears very deep.
- 深沉，。Tā de sīxiǎng fēicháng shēn chén, yìbān rén nányǐ lǐjiě.His thoughts are very profound; ordinary people find them hard to understand.
- ，深沉。Suīrán tā hěn shǎo shuōhuà, dàn qíshí shì ge hěn shēn chén de rén.Although she rarely speaks, she is actually a very reserved person.
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