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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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