深厚

shēnhòu

deep; profound

HSK 5

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"深厚" describes something that is deep and substantial, often used to express strong emotions, relationships, or knowledge. It conveys a sense of solidity and sincerity.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used to describe friendships (深厚友谊), feelings (深厚感情), or expertise (深厚研究). The word emphasizes the depth and strength beyond superficial levels.

Collocations

Nuances

Using "深厚" implies not just depth but also reliability and earnestness. It is more formal and literary than simply saying "" or "" alone. Avoid confusing it with "深刻," which focuses more on sharpness or intensity rather than thickness or solidity.

例文

他们之间有着深厚的友谊。

Tāmen zhījiān yǒuzhe shēnhòu de yǒuyì.

They have a deep and strong friendship.

这位教授对中国文化有深厚的研究。

Zhè wèi jiàoshòu duì Zhōngguó wénhuà yǒu shēnhòu de yánjiū.

This professor has profound research on Chinese culture.

他对家庭的感情非常深厚。

Tā duì jiātíng de gǎnqíng fēicháng shēnhòu.

He has very deep feelings for his family.