Definition
深受 is a formal verb collocation meaning 'to deeply experience or be greatly affected by' something. It is almost always followed by a noun or noun phrase indicating an emotion, influence, or reception — common patterns include 深受欢迎 (be very popular), 深受感动 (be deeply moved), 深受影响 (be heavily influenced), and 深受其害 (suffer greatly from it). The English gloss 'receive greatly' is misleading; think of it as 'to receive in a deep way' but only with abstract objects.
v.
to deeply experience / be greatly affected by (an emotion, influence, or reception)
Examples
- 深受。Zhè bù diànyǐng shēn shòu guānzhòng de huānyíng.This movie is widely welcomed by the audience.
- 深受，。Tā shēn shòu gǎndòng, liú xià le yǎnlèi.She was deeply moved and shed tears.
- 深受。Zhè xiàng zhèngcè shēn shòu shèhuì gè jiè de yǐngxiǎng.This policy is heavily influenced by all sectors of society.
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