深远 shēnyuǎn far-reaching
far-reaching; profound and long-lasting
How to remember 深远: 深 deep + 远 far = far-reaching.
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- Far-reaching and long-lasting - 深远的影响 (shēnyuǎn de yǐngxiǎng) a profound and lasting impact, 意义深远 of far-reaching significance.
- 深远 combines depth + distance in time/scope; it's about consequences that reach far, not physical depth.
- Almost always paired with 影响 (influence) or 意义 (significance) in formal/written contexts.
- 影响深远 = the effect will be felt for a long time to come.