深 (shēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 深 (shēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 深 (shēn) means "deep; profound; dark (color)". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 深 stroke by stroke?

深 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 深 and 洁?

深 (shēn) and 洁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 深?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 氵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 深?

Common words containing 深 include: 深刻 (shēn kè) — deep; profound; deep-seated; 深呼吸 (shēn hū xī) — deep breath; 深处 (shēn chù) — depths; deep part.

How to Write 深

The character 深 (shēn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

深 is pronounced shēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means deep; profound; dark (color).

As an HSK Level 3 character, 深 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 深

深刻 shēn kè

deep; profound; deep-seated

深呼吸 shēn hū xī

deep breath

深处 shēn chù

depths; deep part

Example Sentences

他的话让我印象深刻。

tā de huà ràng wǒ yìn xiàng shēn kè

His words left a deep impression on me.

医生让我深呼吸。

yī shēng ràng wǒ shēn hū xī

The doctor asked me to take a deep breath.

森林深处有一座山。

sēn lín shēn chù yǒu yī zuò shān

There is a mountain deep in the forest.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

Practice Writing 深 (shēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 深

What does 深 (shēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 深 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 深 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 深?

What common words use 深?

How to Write 深 (shēn)