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浅
qiǎn
Description
"浅"是一个形容词，可以说水不深，比如"这条河很浅"。
"浅" is an adjective used to describe shallow water, for example, "这条河很浅" (This river is shallow).
它也可以说颜色淡，或者关系、认识不深。
It can also describe light colors or superficial relationships and understanding.
Meanings
浅qiǎn
shallow; not deep
这里的水很浅，别怕。
The water here is shallow, don't be afraid.
浅qiǎn
light (of color)
我喜欢浅蓝色的衣服。
I like light blue clothes.
浅qiǎn
superficial; not profound
我对这个问题了解得很浅。
My understanding of this issue is superficial.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
浅 is the direct antonym of 深 (deep) across water, color, and understanding.
- Etymology
water radical 氵 marks its original meaning of shallow water.
In videos
“放大之后才能看出来肋骨的线条浅了一些”
“比较深的，是碗，浅的是盘子。”
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