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    Describing something as deep with 深 (shēn)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 很 + 深

    Explanation

    The adjective 深 (shēn) means "deep" and can describe physical depth or abstract intensity. When used with 印象, it expresses that an impression is strong or profound, as in 印象很深 (a deep impression).

    Examples

    • 这条河水很深，小心一点。

      zhè tiáo hé shuǐ hěn shēn, xiǎoxīn yìdiǎn.

      The water in this river is very deep, be careful.

    • 我对那次旅行的印象很深。

      wǒ duì nà cì lǚxíng de yìnxiàng hěn shēn.

      I have a deep impression of that trip.

    • 夜已经很深了，你早点休息吧。

      yè yǐjīng hěn shēn le, nǐ zǎodiǎn xiūxi ba.

      It's already very late at night, get some rest early.

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