深入 (shēnrù) — Deep, in-depth, thorough

深入 (shēnrù)

深入 describes going deeply into something -- whether physically, intellectually, or analytically. It conveys thoroughness, depth of understanding, or the act of penetrating far into a place or subject.

Meanings

1. [adj] deep; in-depth; thorough; penetrating
2. [verb] to go deep into; to penetrate; to delve into

Example Sentences

这篇文章对该问题进行了深入的分析。 Zhè piān wénzhāng duì gāi wèntí jìnxíngle shēnrù de fēnxī. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the issue.

研究人员深入山区，收集第一手数据。 Yánjiū rényuán shēnrù shāngū, shōují dìyī shǒu shùjù. Researchers went deep into the mountains to collect first-hand data.

要真正了解一种文化，需要深入地与当地人交流。 Yào zhēnzhèng liǎojiě yī zhǒng wénhuà, xūyào shēnrù de yǔ dāngdì rén jiāoliú. To truly understand a culture, one needs to communicate deeply with local people.

经过深入调查，警方找到了关键证据。 Jīngguò shēnrù diàochá, jǐngfāng zhǎodàole guānjiàn zhèngjù. After an in-depth investigation, the police found key evidence.

他对中国历史有着深入的了解，著述颇丰。 Tā duì Zhōngguó lìshǐ yǒuzhe shēnrù de liǎojiě, zhùshù pō fēng. He has an in-depth understanding of Chinese history and has written extensively.

双方进行了深入的讨论，最终达成了共识。 Shuāngfāng jìnxíngle shēnrù de tǎolùn, zuìzhōng dáchéngle gòngshí. Both sides had an in-depth discussion and finally reached a consensus.

Collocations

Usage Notes

深入 can modify nouns (as an adjective: 深入的分析 -- in-depth analysis) or verbs (as an adverb: 深入研究 -- to research deeply). It is a formal, elevated word frequently found in academic writing, journalism, and professional contexts.

The fixed expression 深入人心 (shēnrù rénxīn -- deeply rooted in people's hearts) is an important idiom meaning that something has made a profound impression on people or is widely accepted. This phrase is commonly used in political and cultural commentary.

Memory Hook

深 = deep, 入 = to enter -- to enter deeply -- going deep into something, whether a place or a subject.