Meaning and Usage
"深刻" (shēnkè) is an adjective used to describe something that is profound, deep, or intense, often referring to impressions, understanding, or experiences. It conveys a strong emotional or intellectual impact.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used to describe impressions (深刻的印象), understanding or insight (深刻的理解), and lessons or consequences (深刻的教训).
Collocations
- 深刻的印象: a profound impression, used when something leaves a lasting emotional impact.
- 深刻的理解: deep understanding, often about complex topics.
- 深刻的教训: a profound lesson, usually from a negative experience.
Usage Notes
"深刻" is more formal and serious than just "深" (deep). It often appears in written or formal spoken Chinese. Avoid using it for physical depth (like water depth); it is more abstract or metaphorical.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "深刻" with "严重" (serious) which refers more to severity or gravity rather than depth or intensity of impression or understanding.
Meaning and Usage
"深刻" (shēnkè) is an adjective used to describe something that is profound, deep, or intense, often referring to impressions, understanding, or experiences. It conveys a strong emotional or intellectual impact.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used to describe impressions (深刻的印象), understanding or insight (深刻的理解), and lessons or consequences (深刻的教训).
Collocations
- 深刻的印象: a profound impression, used when something leaves a lasting emotional impact.
- 深刻的理解: deep understanding, often about complex topics.
- 深刻的教训: a profound lesson, usually from a negative experience.
Usage Notes
"深刻" is more formal and serious than just "深" (deep). It often appears in written or formal spoken Chinese. Avoid using it for physical depth (like water depth); it is more abstract or metaphorical.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "深刻" with "严重" (serious) which refers more to severity or gravity rather than depth or intensity of impression or understanding.
Meaning and Usage
"深刻" (shēnkè) is an adjective used to describe something that is profound, deep, or intense, often referring to impressions, understanding, or experiences. It conveys a strong emotional or intellectual impact.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used to describe impressions (深刻的印象), understanding or insight (深刻的理解), and lessons or consequences (深刻的教训).
Collocations
- 深刻的印象: a profound impression, used when something leaves a lasting emotional impact.
- 深刻的理解: deep understanding, often about complex topics.
- 深刻的教训: a profound lesson, usually from a negative experience.
Usage Notes
"深刻" is more formal and serious than just "深" (deep). It often appears in written or formal spoken Chinese. Avoid using it for physical depth (like water depth); it is more abstract or metaphorical.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "深刻" with "严重" (serious) which refers more to severity or gravity rather than depth or intensity of impression or understanding.