深化

shēn huà

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to deepen
2. to intensify

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 减弱 jiǎn ruò 减弱 jiǎn ruò to weaken; to diminish 减弱趋势 vs 深化趋势: to weaken; to diminish

Synonyms

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• 加深 jiā shēn 加深 jiā shēn to deepen 加深理解 / 深化理解: to deepen
• 强化 qiáng huà 强化 qiáng huà to strengthen 深化合作关系 / 强化合作关系: to strengthen

Usage notes

Collocations

深化 is typically used with abstract nouns like 理解 (understanding), 合作 (cooperation), or 改革 (reform).

Common mistakes

Do not use 深化 with concrete objects (e.g., 深化河水 is incorrect); use 加深 for rivers.

Example Sentences

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两国希望 深化 合作。

Both countries hope to deepen cooperation.

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Child Words of 深化

• 化 化 huà: to make into
• 深 深 shēn: deep (lit. and fig.)