shēncéng

深层

Word · Noun · AdjectiveTraditional深層

deep layer; profound; in-depth

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

deeper level; deep layer

Refers to the deeper strata or levels of something physical or abstract.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
zhí植
wù物
shì适
hé合
shēng生
zhǎng长
zài在
tǔ土
rǎng壤
de的
shēn深
céng层
 。

This plant is suitable for growing in the deep layers of soil.

Hǎi海
yáng洋
de的
shēn深
céng层
hái还
yǒu有
xǔ许
duō多
wèi未
zhī知
de的
shēng生
wù物
 。

There are still many unknown organisms in the deep layers of the ocean.

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Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
fēn分
xī析
shè社
huì会
xiàn现
xiàng象
de的
shēn深
céng层
yuán原
yīn因
 。

We need to analyze the deep-seated causes of social phenomena.

2.

adjective

deep; profound; thorough; further

formal

Used as an attributive word to modify nouns, indicating a high degree of depth or thoroughness in analysis, meaning, or structure.

Zhè这
shì是
yī一
gè个
xū需
yào要
shēn深
céng层
sī思
kǎo考
de的
wèn问
tí题
 。

This is a question that requires deep thinking.

Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
fēn分
xī析
shì事
gù故
fā发
shēng生
de的
shēn深
céng层
yuán原
yīn因
 。

We must analyze the deep-rooted causes of the accident.

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Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
jù具
yǒu有
shēn深
céng层
de的
zhé哲
xué学
yì意
yì义
 。

This novel has profound philosophical significance.