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    Expressing "deepen" or "intensify" with 加深 (jiāshēn)

    Causation
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    Subject + 加深 + Object

    Explanation

    加深 (jiāshēn) is a verb meaning "to deepen" or "to intensify." It is used to describe making something more profound or more serious, such as deepening an impression, understanding, or conflict. It often appears with abstract nouns like relationships or divisions.

    Examples

    • 这次旅行加深了我们之间的友谊。

      zhè cì lǚxíng jiāshēn le wǒmen zhījiān de yǒuyì.

      This trip deepened the friendship between us.

    • 反复练习可以加深对语法规则的理解。

      fǎnfù liànxí kěyǐ jiāshēn duì yǔfǎ guīzé de lǐjiě.

      Repeated practice can deepen one's understanding of grammar rules.

    • 双方的分歧不但没有缩小，反而加深了。

      shuāngfāng de fēnqí bùdàn méiyǒu suōxiǎo, fǎn'ér jiāshēn le.

      The differences between the two sides not only didn't narrow but actually deepened.

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