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“depths” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshēn chù

Example

我们到山的深处去露营。wǒ men dào shān de shēn chù qù lù yíng

We went camping deep in the mountains.

Illustration for 深处 (depths)

How to say “depths” in Chinese

“Depths” in Chinese is 深处 (shēn chù).

A point deep inside something, reached only after passing its outer layers.

Full entry for 深处: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 深处

内心的深处往往藏着不愿提起的记忆。nèi xīn de shēn chù wáng wǎng cáng zhe bú yuàn tí qǐ de jì yì

Memories one does not want to mention are often hidden in the depths of one's heart.

Tips for using 深处

  • For conversational English, phrases such as "deep inside" or "at the heart of" often sound more natural than forcing one noun to match this Chinese word in every sentence.

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