深厚 shēnhòu deep
deep; profound
How to remember 深厚: 深 deep + 厚 thick = deep.
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How it is used
- Deep and solid - of feelings or foundations: 深厚的感情 (shēnhòu de gǎnqíng) deep affection, 深厚的基础 a solid foundation.
- 深厚 = accumulated depth/thickness (friendship, knowledge base, skill); 深刻 = profundity of insight.
- Common with 友谊 (friendship), 功底 (grounding/skill), 底蕴 (heritage): 文化底蕴深厚.
- 感情深厚 (gǎnqíng shēnhòu) = to have a deep bond.
Example sentences
- 他们之间建立了深厚的友谊。 Tāmen zhījiān jiànlìle shēnhòu de yǒuyì.They have developed a deep friendship.