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shēn

Description

这个字有很多意思,可以说水很深,也可以说颜色很深,还可以说感情很深。

它是“浅”的反义词,用来说距离、颜色或程度。

Meanings

shēn

deep (in distance from top or surface)

这条河很深,别下去游泳。

shēn

dark, deep (of color)

我喜欢深蓝色的衣服。

shēn

deep, profound (feeling, understanding)

我们的感情很深。

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Notes

  • Nuance

    深 covers physical depth, dark colors, and profound feelings; antonym is 浅 (qiǎn).

  • Etymology

    originally depicting deep water; the 氵 (water) radical marks the core meaning.

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