加深

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 加深 (jiāshēn) means "to deepen" or "to intensify." It is commonly used to describe making an abstract concept, such as understanding, feelings, or impressions, stronger or more profound.

Common Contexts

加深 is often used in educational, emotional, or intellectual contexts. For example, you can 加深 understanding, 加深感情 (deepen feelings), or 加深印象 (deepen impression).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 加深理解 (deepen understanding): Used when someone gains a more thorough comprehension.
  • 加深感情 (deepen feelings): Often used in personal relationships.
  • 加深印象 (deepen impression): Used when something leaves a stronger impact.

Usage Notes

加深 is a transitive verb and usually takes an object representing an abstract noun. It is not used for physical depth but rather metaphorical or figurative depth. Avoid confusing it with (to thicken) which is more physical.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 加深 with 深刻 (shēnkè), which means "deep" or "profound" as an adjective. 加深 is an action to make something deeper, while 深刻 describes the quality of something already deep.

Example Sentences

This discussion deepened our understanding of the problem.

He deepened his command of Chinese through studying.

This movie deepened the audience's understanding of the historical event.