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Expressing "profound" with 深厚 (shēnhòu)
Structure
深厚 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
深厚 (shēnhòu) means "profound," "deep," or "solid," used to describe things with great depth or strong foundations, such as friendships, cultural ties, or knowledge. It is more literary and formal than 深, and typically modifies abstract nouns. Common collocations include 深厚的感情 (deep feelings) and 深厚的文化 (rich culture).
Examples
他们两家有着深厚的友谊，已经延续了三代人。
Tāmen liǎng jiā yǒuzhe shēnhòu de yǒuyì, yǐjīng yánxù le sān dài rén.
The two families share a deep friendship that has lasted for three generations.
这座城市有着深厚的历史文化底蕴。
Zhè zuò chéngshì yǒuzhe shēnhòu de lìshǐ wénhuà dǐyùn.
This city has a profound historical and cultural heritage.
多年的合作让两家公司建立了深厚的信任。
Duō nián de hézuò ràng liǎng jiā gōngsī jiànlì le shēnhòu de xìnrèn.
Years of collaboration have built deep trust between the two companies.