Definition
深化 (shēn huà) is a formal verb meaning 'to deepen' or 'to intensify', used only with abstract nouns like reform (改革), cooperation (合作), or understanding (理解). It is more formal than 加深 (jiā shēn), which can also deepen concrete things, and differs from 强化 (qiáng huà), which means 'to strengthen' rather than 'to deepen'.
verb
to deepento intensify (formal; used with abstract nouns)
Easily confused
- 神话shén huàsound-alikemyth; mythology; legend
Examples
- 深化。Zhèngfǔ juédìng shēn huà guóyǒu qǐyè gǎigé.The government decided to deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises.
- 深化。Wǒmen yīngdāng jìnyíbù shēn huà shuāngbiān hézuò.We should further deepen bilateral cooperation.
- 深化。Zhè cì xuéxí shēn huà le wǒ duì chuántǒng wénhuà de lǐjiě.This study deepened my understanding of traditional culture.
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