Chinese word

纵深

Pronunciation

Pinyinzòng shēn

Meaning

  • noundepth

Example

防御的纵深很重要。fáng yù de zòng shēn hěn zhòng yào

The depth of the defense is important.

Illustration for 纵深 (depth)

More examples

推动反腐斗争需要在更大的纵深上展开。tuī dòng fán fǔ dòu zhēng xū yào zài gèng dà de zòng shēn shàng zhǎn kāi

The fight against corruption needs to be carried out in greater depth.

Core concept

Space that extends from a front line toward the inside in connected layers, leaving room for movement, support, or defense.

Common phrases

  • 纵深改革zòng shēn gǎi gé

    deepening reform

  • 纵深防线zòng shēn fáng xiàn

    defense in depth

  • 纵深打击zòng shēn dǎ jī

    deep strike

Similar words

深度shēn dù: The distance or extent that something reaches from one side toward the inside.
余地yú dì: Available freedom or spare room for taking action or making a decision.

Definition in Chinese

指战略或部署在纵向上具有的层次和厚度，表示在前后或内外方向上留有推进或防守的空间。zhǐ zhàn lüè huò bù shǔ zài zòng xiàng shàng jù yǒu de céng cì hé hòu dù biǎo shì zài qián hòu huò nèi wài fāng xiàng shàng liú yǒu tuī jìn huò fáng shǒu de kōng jiān

Word origin

纵深 (zòngshēn, "depth") combines 纵 (zòng, "lengthwise") and 深 (shēn, "deep"), picturing an arrangement that extends inward rather than stopping at one outer line.

Usage tips

  • When a report describes progress or defenses with this idea, the focus is on room to continue or absorb pressure, not simply on a larger front-to-back measurement.

Opposites

  • 表层biǎo céngsurface layernoun

Related words

  • 纵深性zòng shēn xìngdepthnoun

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