Definition
进深 is a technical term in architecture and real estate that refers to the depth of a building or room measured from the front entrance to the back wall. It's the Chinese equivalent of 'depth' in floor-plan measurements, distinct from 面宽 (width/frontage). You'll encounter it when discussing house layouts, apartment floor plans, or construction specifications.
n.
(architecture) depth of a building or room (from entrance to rear wall)
Examples
- 进深。Zhège fángjiān de jìn shēn shì liù mǐ.The depth of this room is six meters.
- 进深。Mǎi fáng shí yào zhùyì jìn shēn hé miànkuān de bǐlì.When buying a house, pay attention to the ratio of depth to width.
- 进深，。Zhè dòng lóu de jìn shēn hěn dà, cǎiguāng bú tài hǎo.This building has a large depth, so the lighting isn't very good.
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