Definitions

suì deep; distant; mysterious

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character 邃 is structurally composed of the 辶 radical, suggesting movement or spatial extension, and the component 遂, which functions as a phonetic indicator and carries connotations of thoroughness or completion. Etymologically, 遂 contributes to the sense of reaching far, aligning with the character's early meanings centered on physical depth, vast distance, or remote spaciousness, often applied to describe deep chambers or expansive realms. Over time, its semantic range broadened from denoting tangible extent to encompassing abstract qualities, such as profound thought, esoteric knowledge, or intricate mystery, reflecting a shift from concrete to conceptual applications while maintaining its fundamental association with depth.

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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.