深化 (shēnhuà) — to deepen, to intensify

深化 (shēnhuà)

深化 means to deepen or intensify, implying that something already existing is made more thorough, profound, or comprehensive, rather than simply adding more of the same.

Meanings

1. [verb] to deepen, to intensify, to make more thorough or profound
2. [verb] to advance to a deeper level (of reform, cooperation, understanding)

Example Sentences

两国领导人表示将进一步深化双边合作关系。 Liǎng guó lǐngrén biǎoshì jiāng jìnyībù shēnhuà shuāngbiān hézuò guānxi. The leaders of the two countries expressed their intention to further deepen bilateral cooperation.

改革开放以来，中国不断深化经济体制改革。 Gǎigé kāifàng yǐlái, Zhōngguó bùduàn shēnhuà jīngjì tǐzhì gǎigé. Since reform and opening up, China has continuously deepened economic system reform.

通过长时间的交流，他们对彼此的了解不断深化。 Tōngguò cháng shíjiān de jiāoliú, tāmen duì bǐcǐ de liǎojiě bùduàn shēnhuà. Through extended communication, their understanding of each other has continuously deepened.

研究人员希望深化对这一疾病机制的认识。 Yánjiū rényuán xīwàng shēnhuà duì zhè yī jíbìng jīzhì de rènshi. Researchers hope to deepen their understanding of the mechanism of this disease.

深化教育改革是提升国家竞争力的重要举措。 Shēnhuà jiàoyù gǎigé shì tíshēng guójiā jìngrēnglì de zhòng yào jǔcuò. Deepening educational reform is an important measure for enhancing national competitiveness.

随着合作的深化，双方建立了互信机制。 Suízhe hézuò de shēnhuà, shuāngfāng jiànlì le hùxìn jīzhì. As cooperation deepened, both sides established a mechanism of mutual trust.

Collocations

Usage Notes

深化 is a formal, high-register verb most commonly found in political speeches, policy documents, academic writing, and news reporting. Its key distinguishing feature is that it describes going deeper into something already established, not starting from scratch. 深化改革 (deepening reform) is one of the most commonly used phrases in contemporary Chinese political discourse.

At B2 level, 深化 is essential for discussing policy, diplomacy, education, and research contexts where thoroughness and profundity are emphasized.

Memory Hook

深 means deep, and 化 means to transform or process -- 深化 is to transform something by going deeper, like drilling a well deeper to reach better water.