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    Expressing 'to go deep into' with 深入 (shēnrù)

    Degree & Intensity
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 深入 + Place/Topic

    Explanation

    深入 (shēnrù) as a verb means "to go deep into" or "to penetrate." It describes physically entering a place or metaphorically delving into a topic, as in 深入山洞 (to go deep into a cave) or 深入研究 (to study in depth).

    Examples

    • 记者深入偏远山区采访了当地的居民。

      Jìzhě shēnrù piānyuǎn shānqū cǎifǎng le dāngdì de jūmín.

      The reporter went deep into a remote mountain area to interview the local residents.

    • 我们需要深入了解这个问题的根本原因。

      Wǒmen xūyào shēnrù liǎojiě zhège wèntí de gēnběn yuányīn.

      We need to gain a thorough understanding of the root cause of this problem.

    • 探险队深入丛林寻找失踪的同伴。

      Tànxiǎn duì shēnrù cónglín xúnzhǎo shīzōng de tóngbàn.

      The expedition team went deep into the jungle to search for their missing companion.

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