Chinese word

深化

Pronunciation

Pinyinshēn huà

Meaning

  • verbdeepen

Example

我们要深化合作。wǒ men yào shēn huà hé zuò

We should deepen cooperation.

Illustration for 深化 (deepen)

More examples

双方希望在经济领域进一步深化合作。shuāng fāng xī wàng zài jīng jì lǐng yù jìn yí bù shēn huà hé zuò

Both sides hope to further deepen cooperation in the economic field.

Core concept

Move an idea, relationship, or ongoing effort from a shallow level to a more substantial one.

Common phrases

  • 深化合作shēn huà hé zuò

    deepen cooperation

  • 深化改革shēn huà gǎi gé

    deepen reform

  • 深化理解shēn huà lí jiě

    deepen understanding

Similar words

加深jiā shēn: Deepen the degree of an understanding or impression.
深入shēn rù: Study the inside or basic nature of something closely and thoroughly.
加强jiā qiáng: Strengthen the power or effectiveness of an ability, structure, or partnership.
提高tí gāo: Improve a standard, ability, or efficiency so that it reaches a higher level.

Definition in Chinese

把某种认识、关系、工作或状态的程度或层次推进到更深的状态。bǎ móu zhǒng rèn shí guān xì gōng zuò huò zhuàng tài de chéng dù huò céng cì tuī jìn dào gēng shēn de zhuàng tài

Word origin

深化 (shēnhuà, "deepen") combines 深 (shēn, "deep") with 化 (huà, "make or become"), forming a verb for bringing something into a deeper state.

Usage tips

  • This verb is common in news, policy, and workplace language, while casual conversation often uses simpler verb phrases, so its formal register is worth noticing.

Other meanings

  • strengthenverb
  • grow deeperverb

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