Definitions

suì deep; distant; mysterious

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

Composed of the ⻌ radical denoting movement and the component '遂' providing phonetic guidance, the character '邃' originally conveyed notions of physical depth or distant realms, with its structure suggesting a traversal into such spaces. Early applications often described far-reaching or secluded areas, emphasizing spatial remoteness, but over time its meaning extended to abstract qualities like intellectual or philosophical profundity. This shift from concrete to figurative usage preserved the character's core association with depth while allowing it to function in both literal and metaphorical domains.

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他的眼神很深

Tā de yǎnshén hěn shēnsuì.

His gaze is very profound.

森林里有一条幽的小路。

Sēnlín lǐ yǒu yī tiáo yōusuì de xiǎolù.

There is a secluded path in the forest.

她的思想深而丰富。

Tā de sīxiǎng shēnsuì ér fēngfù.

Her thoughts are profound and rich.

这位哲学家的理论非常深

Zhè wèi zhéxuéjiā de lǐlùn fēicháng shēnsuì.

This philosopher's theory is very profound.

密地研究了这个问题。

Tā suìmì de yánjiū le zhège wèntí.

He studied this problem deeply and meticulously.

山洞深处显得异常幽,让人心生敬畏。

Shāndòng shēnchù xiǎnde yìcháng yōusuì, ràng rén xīnshēng jìngwèi.

The depths of the cave appear exceptionally secluded, inspiring awe in people.

宇宙的深令人无法完全理解。

Yǔzhòu de shēnsuì lìng rén wúfǎ wánquán lǐjiě.

The profundity of the universe is such that people cannot fully understand it.

古的时代,人类文明尚未萌芽。

Zài suìgǔ de shídài, rénlèi wénmíng shàngwèi méngyá.

In remote ancient times, human civilization had not yet sprouted.