Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
深刻
shēnkè
Description
“深刻”是一个形容词，可以形容问题、影响很严重，也可以形容想法、印象很深。
"深刻" is an adjective that can describe a problem or impact as very serious, or thoughts and impressions as very deep.
我们常说“深刻的印象”或者“问题很深刻”。
We often say "深刻的印象" (a deep impression) or "问题很深刻" (a serious problem).
Meanings
深刻shēnkè
deep; profound (of impressions or thoughts)
这部电影给我留下了深刻的印象。
This movie left a deep impression on me.
深刻shēnkè
serious; grave (of problems or situations)
这个社会问题很深刻。
This social issue is profound.
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Notes
- Etymology
深 means "deep" + 刻 means "to carve", literally "deeply carved".
- Nuance
for impressions it means "lasting/vivid"; for problems it means "grave".
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