浅
shallow; simple; superficial; light; short
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesadjective
shallow (opposite of deep)
Used to describe water depth, room depth, or other spatial distances.
This shallow beach is perfect for kids to play on.
The water in this river is very shallow, we can wade across directly.
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This room has a shallow depth, so its natural lighting is not very good.
Water in shallow wells is easy to get polluted.
This shallow pool is specially designed for pets.
adjective
simple; easy to understand
Used to describe content, language, or knowledge that is easy to grasp.
The content of this book is very simple, suitable for primary school students to read.
The teaching method of this course is very easy to understand.
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Popular science books usually use simple language to explain complex scientific knowledge.
He used a simple metaphor to explain this principle.
This simple teaching method is very popular among beginners.
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superficial; shallow
Used to describe knowledge, skill, or understanding that lacks depth.
His literary foundation is very superficial, he needs more practice.
This young scholar's research is relatively superficial and needs further in-depth study.
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Superficial prejudice will only hinder our progress.
Don't be limited by your own superficial knowledge.
His见识 is too superficial, he doesn't understand this field at all.
adjective
not deep (emotions)
Used to describe relationships, bonds, or emotional connections that are weak.
Our friendship is not deep, we are just casual acquaintances.
Their emotional foundation is weak, and conflicts are easy to arise.
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This shallow fate ended quickly.
His relationships with colleagues are all superficial, and he has no close friends.
They only have a superficial cooperative relationship, with no deeper interactions.
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light (color)
Used to describe colors that are not saturated or dark.
She is wearing a light red dress today.
Light green walls make the room look brighter.
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This painting uses light blue and light gray as its main colors.
Light pink blush makes her look in good health.
The light beige sofa matches the style of the entire living room perfectly.
adjective
short (time)
Used to describe the length of time or duration that is not long.
This ancient town has a very short history, less than a hundred years old.
The days we have spent together are very short, we need to get to know each other better.
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He has only worked in this position for a short time.
This research has been carried out for a short time, and no clear conclusions have been drawn yet.
My understanding of this city is very shallow, I need to walk around more.