深
刻

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The word "深刻" is formed by combining the character "深", meaning "deep", with "刻", meaning "carve" or "engrave". Together, they create a compound where "深" intensifies "刻" to convey the idea of something deeply carved or engraved, metaphorically indicating profundity or a strong, penetrating impression.

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这句话给我深刻印象。

Zhè jù huà gěi wǒ shēnkè yìnxiàng.

This sentence left a deep impression on me.

这本书有深刻的意义。

Zhè běn shū yǒu shēnkè de yìyì.

This book has profound meaning.

他的演讲包含了深刻的思想。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng bāohánle shēnkè de sīxiǎng.

His speech contains profound ideas.

经过这次事件，她有了深刻的教训。

Jīngguò zhè cì shìjiàn, tā yǒule shēnkè de jiàoxun.

After this incident, she learned a profound lesson.

只有深刻反思过去，才能更好地规划未来。

Zhǐyǒu shēnkè fǎnsī guòqù, cái néng gèng hǎo de guīhuà wèilái.

Only by reflecting deeply on the past can we better plan for the future.

Word Definition - 深刻

shēn kè profound; deep; deep-going

Individual Character Details

深 shēn, shēn
刻 kè