深远 (shēn yuǎn) — far-reaching; profound and long-lasting | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

Used for effects, influence, or meaning that stretch far in time or scope. Unlike 深刻 (focused on depth of thought/impression), 深远 emphasizes the lasting, wide-reaching impact over a long period.

adjective

far-reachingprofound and long-lasting

Examples

深远。
Zhè ge zhèng cè duì wèi lái de fā zhǎn yǐng xiǎng shēn yuǎn.
This policy has a far-reaching impact on future development.
深远。
Tā de sī xiǎng duì hòu shì chǎn shēng le shēn yuǎn de yǐng xiǎng.
His thoughts had a profound and long-lasting influence on later generations.
深远。
Zhè cì gǎi gé de yì yì shí fēn shēn yuǎn.
The significance of this reform is very far-reaching.

Origin

Compound word

构词法gòucífǎ

联合liánhéCoordinate

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

The parts for deep and far combine to mean far-reaching and profound.

Characters in this word

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

Meaning part形符xíngfú

氵Written in full as水shuǐwater

Sound part声符shēngfú

𥥍

𥥍𥥍深shēn

The sound has drifted apartThe sound part was a clue two thousand years ago — it often still helps, but not always.

深 is built from 氵, the side form of 水 “water”, and 𥥍, which supplies the sound.

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

辶元远

Meaning part形符xíngfú

辶Written in full as辵chuòwalk

Sound part声符shēngfú

元

元yuán远yuǎn

Same sound today

远 combines 辶, meaning walk, with 元, used for its sound.

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