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    Expressing 'in-depth' with 深入 (shēnrù)

    Degree & Intensity
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    深入 + 地 + Verb

    Explanation

    深入 (shēnrù) as an adjective means "in-depth," "thorough," or "profound." When modifying a verb, it takes the form 深入地 + Verb, as in 深入地了解 (to understand in depth). This usage differs from the verb 深入 meaning "to go deep into."

    Examples

    • 我们需要深入地分析这个问题。

      wǒmen xūyào shēnrù de fēnxī zhège wèntí.

      We need to analyze this problem in depth.

    • 记者对这件事做了深入的报道。

      jìzhě duì zhè jiàn shì zuò le shēnrù de bàodào.

      The reporter did an in-depth report on this matter.

    • 经过深入地了解，我才明白他的想法。

      jīngguò shēnrù de liǎojiě, wǒ cái míngbái tā de xiǎngfǎ.

      Only after gaining a deep understanding did I comprehend his thoughts.

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