deepen; intensify
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to deepen; to increase in depth
Often used in abstract contexts to describe increasing the intensity or profundity of a relationship, understanding, feeling, or situation.
Zhè这
cì次
lǚ旅
xíng行
jiā加
shēn深
le了
wǒ我
duì对
dāng当
dì地
wén文
huà化
de的
liǎo了
jiě解
。
This trip deepened my understanding of the local culture.
Chí持
xù续
de的
duì对
huà话
yǒu有
zhù助
yú于
jiā加
shēn深
shuāng双
fāng方
de的
xìn信
rèn任
。
Ongoing dialogue helps to deepen mutual trust.
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Gōng工
chéng程
shī师
men们
zhèng正
zài在
jiā加
shēn深
zhè这
tiáo条
hé河
dào道
。
The engineers are deepening this river channel.
verb
to become deeper; to intensify; to worsen
Used when a condition, problem, or emotion intensifies, often implying a negative development like a conflict worsening.
Tā他
men们
zhī之
jiān间
de的
wù误
jiě解
bù不
dàn但
méi没
xiāo消
chú除
，
fǎn反
ér而
jiā加
shēn深
le了
。
The misunderstanding between them not only didn't clear up, but actually deepened.
Suí随
zhe着
tán谈
pàn判
pò破
liè裂
，
liǎng两
guó国
máo矛
dùn盾
jìn进
yī一
bù步
jiā加
shēn深
。
As the negotiations broke down, the conflict between the two countries intensified.
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Tā她
duì对
yì艺
shù术
de的
rè热
ài爱
suí随
zhe着
nián年
líng龄
de的
zēng增
zhǎng长
ér而
bù不
duàn断
jiā加
shēn深
。
Her love for art continues to deepen as she grows older.