深奥
shēn ào
Definitions
- 1. profound
- 2. abstruse
- 3. recondite
- 4. profoundly
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Usage notes
Common mistakes
深奥 is an adjective describing abstract concepts like ideas or theories; avoid using it for concrete objects like a deep hole (use 深 instead).
Example Sentences
1 shown这本书的内容很 深奥 。
The content of this book is very profound.
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