HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
深 — deep
- Reading
- shēn
- Meaning
- deep; profound
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
深 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is shēn and it means deep; profound. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
深 appears in everyday chinese words such as 深 (deep, profound), 深 (deep; profound) and 加深 (to deepen).
Chinese words containing 深
Frequently asked questions
What does 深 mean in Chinese?
深 means deep; profound in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 深 read?
深 is read shēn. Reading it inside real words — 深 and 深 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 深 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 深 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 深 in a word?
A common word containing 深 is 深 (shēn) — "deep, profound". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 深 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 深 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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