How common it is
深刻 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say shēn kè slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
深刻的意思是印象很深，不容易忘记。
Shēn kè de yìsi shì yìnxiàng hěn shēn, bù róngyì wàngjì.
Profound means a deep impression, not easy to forget.
Context note
一次深刻的经历会让我们学到很多。
Yī cì shēnkè de jīnglì huì ràng wǒmen xué dào hěnduō.
A profound experience can teach us a lot.
5 examples
这个故事很深刻。
zhè ge gù shì hěn shēn kè。
This story is profound.
他的话让我印象深刻。
tā de huà ràng wǒ yìn xiàng shēn kè。
His words left a profound impression on me.
深刻的友谊很珍贵。
shēn kè de yǒu yì hěn zhēn guì。
Profound friendship is precious.
这次旅行有深刻的回忆。
zhè cì lǚ xíng yǒu shēn kè de huí yì。
This trip has profound memories.
深刻的道理要记住。
shēn kè de dào lǐ yào jì zhù。
Profound truths should be remembered.
5 mini stories
小华帮助了同学。这个经历很深刻。
xiǎo huá bāng zhù le tóng xué。 zhè ge jīng lì hěn shēn kè。
Xiao Hua helped a classmate. This experience was profound.
老师讲了一个深刻的道理。我们要诚实。
lǎo shī jiǎng le yí gè shēn kè de dào lǐ。 wǒ men yào chéng shí。
The teacher told a profound truth. We should be honest.
深刻的教训让我成长。我学会了耐心。
shēn kè de jiào xùn ràng wǒ chéng zhǎng。 wǒ xué huì le nài xīn。
The profound lesson made me grow. I learned patience.
这本书有深刻的意义。它讲的是爱。
zhè běn shū yǒu shēn kè de yì yì。 tā jiǎng de shì ài。
This book has profound meaning. It is about love.
深刻的微笑让人温暖。她总是微笑。
shēn kè de wēi xiào ràng rén wēn nuǎn。 tā zǒng shì wēi xiào。
A profound smile makes people warm. She always smiles.