Chinese word

深切

Pronunciation

Pinyinshēn qiè

Meaning

  • adjectivedeep

Example

我对大家表示深切的谢意。wǒ duì dà jiā biǎo shì shēn qiè de xiè yì

I express my deep thanks to everyone.

Illustration for 深切 (deep)

More examples

她对逝者家属表示深切的同情。tā duì shì zhě jiā shǔ biǎo shì shēn qiè de tóng qíng

She expressed her deep sympathy to the family of the deceased.

Core concept

An inner feeling is deeply rooted and carries genuine emotional weight.

Common phrases

  • 深切的谢意shēn qiè de xiè yì

    deep thanks

  • 深切的关怀shēn qiè de guān huái

    deep concern

  • 深切的同情shēn qiè de tóng qíng

    deep sympathy

Similar words

诚挚chéng zhì: Genuinely sincere and serious, especially in formal thanks, blessings, or congratulations.
衷心zhōng xīn: Warm and heartfelt, arising from the deepest part of the heart, especially in thanks or comfort.
深刻shēn kè: Leaving a strong, serious impression or having a powerful effect on the mind.
沉痛chén tòng: Marked by heavy, profound sorrow and emotional pain.

Definition in Chinese

表示内心深处真挚且程度强烈的感情，常用于书面或正式场合以表达哀悼、感谢或关怀。biǎo shì nèi xīn shēn chù zhēn zhì qiě chéng dù qiáng liè de gǎn qíng cháng yòng yú shū miàn huò zhèng shì chǎng hé yǐ biǎo dá āi dào gǎn xiè huò guān huái

Word origin

The word joins 深 (shēn, "deep") and 切 (qiè, "earnest"), so its form links emotional depth with sincere seriousness.

Usage tips

  • In formal Chinese, 深切 (shēnqiè, "deeply felt") commonly modifies nouns for feelings such as thanks, mourning, or concern, so a noun after it often sounds more natural than using it alone.

Opposites

  • 冷漠的lěng mò deindifferentadjective
  • 浅薄的qiǎn bó deshallowadjective

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