深化 shēnhuà to deepen
to deepen; to intensify
How to remember 深化: 深 deep + 化 change = to deepen.
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How it is used
- Means to deepen/intensify - 深化改革 (shēnhuà gǎigé) to deepen reforms.
- Common in official/policy language: taking something further and more thoroughly - 深化合作 (deepen cooperation).
- Contrast 加强 (jiāqiáng, to strengthen); 深化 is about greater depth/thoroughness, not just more force.