渊
deep water; deep; profound
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
deep pool; deep water
literaryUsed in literary or formal contexts to describe still deep water bodies.
He jumped into the deep pool to save someone.
Fish leaping in the deep pool is a famous line from The Book of Songs.
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These two plans are as different as heaven and a deep pool.
There is a bottomless deep pool under the cliff.
Ancient people often fished by deep pools.
adjective
deep; profound; knowledgeable
literaryCan describe physical depth or intellectual depth, such as knowledge or insight.
This deep spring is the local drinking water source.
This professor has profound knowledge and is deeply respected by students.
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He has profound thoughts about history.
This writer's works contain profound life philosophy.
His insights are unique and profound, making people gain a lot.
proper noun
surname Yuan
neutralUsed as a family name in Chinese culture.
Mr. Yuan is the former principal of our school.
I have a colleague with the family name Yuan, who is very friendly.
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The origin of the Yuan surname can be traced back to ancient times.
Professor Yuan has high prestige in the academic community.
This is an academic work written by a scholar with the Yuan surname.