simple words, profound meaning
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
simple language with profound meaning; plain words but far-reaching significance
literaryUsed to describe writing or speech that appears simple on the surface but conveys deep meaning. Often used as a compliment in literary criticism.
Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
yán言
jìn近
zhǐ旨
yuǎn远
，
zhí值
dé得
yī一
dú读
。
This article uses simple language to convey profound meaning and is worth reading.
Tā他
jiǎng讲
huà话
zǒng总
shì是
yán言
jìn近
zhǐ旨
yuǎn远
，
ràng让
rén人
huí回
wèi味
wú无
qióng穷
。
His speeches are always simple yet profound, leaving a lasting aftertaste.
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Zhè这
shǒu首
shī诗
gē歌
yán言
jìn近
zhǐ旨
yuǎn远
，
yì意
jìng境
shēn深
yuǎn远
。
This poem uses accessible language to express deep meaning with profound artistic conception.