深厚

shēn hòu

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. deep; profound

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 感情 gǎn qíng 感情 gǎn qíng emotion 深厚 often modifies 感情: emotion

Synonyms

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• 深 shēn 深 shēn deep (lit. and fig.) 深厚 is more formal and often used for emotions or relationships: deep (lit. and fig.)
• 浓厚 nóng hòu 浓厚 nóng hòu dense 浓厚 is more for interest, atmosphere; 深厚 for feelings, foundation: dense

Usage notes

Collocations

深厚 is typically used with abstract nouns like 感情, 友谊, 基础, 功底, not with physical depth.

Common mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 深厚 to describe physical depth (e.g., 水很深厚). Use 深 instead.

Example Sentences

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他们之间的友谊很 深厚 。

The friendship between them is very deep.

这两个家族之间有 深厚 的渊源。

There is a deep relationship between these two families.

他的书法功力非常 深厚 。

His calligraphy skill is very profound.

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Child Words of 深厚

• 厚 厚 hòu: thick
• 深 深 shēn: deep (lit. and fig.)