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liánhéSide by side

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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