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深受 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
深受shēnshòuto receive in no small measureHSK 7, unknown, rank #11826, Hard
shēnshòu(shen1shou4) T1
  1. 1to receive in no small measure
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March 24, 2026
深受()shēnshòu(shen1shou4)

深受 means to receive a significant amount of something, often affection or popularity. It is commonly used to describe a person or thing that is well-liked or highly regarded, especially in contexts like entertainment, education, or social approval.

Frequency#11826DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The phrase 深受 is often seen in the context of celebrity culture in China, where public figures can become deeply loved or popular among fans, reflecting the significance of social approval in contemporary Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a deep (深) ocean receiving (受) a lot of love from all the sea creatures. The ocean symbolizes 'deep' and 'receive' connects to the character, making it easier to remember both the meaning and the pronunciation 'shen shou'.

Meanings of 深受

shēnshòu(shen1shou4)
1to receive in no small measure
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About 深受

深受Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 深受

Quick Contrast

深受 (shēnshòu) vs 受欢迎 (shòu huānyíng) — use 深受 when emphasizing deep or significant affection, while 受欢迎 focuses more on general popularity.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a deep (深) ocean receiving (受) a lot of love from all the sea creatures. The ocean symbolizes 'deep' and 'receive' connects to the character, making it easier to remember both the meaning and the pronunciation 'shen shou'.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 深受 with other similar phrases that imply less intensity. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, often in phrases like '深受欢迎' (deeply popular) or '深受喜爱' (deeply loved).

HSK Study Tips

Though 深受 is not an HSK word, it connects with HSK Level 4 vocabulary related to emotions and social interactions. Focus on using it in sentences that describe people's popularity or affection to reinforce its meaning.

Cultural Note

The phrase 深受 is often seen in the context of celebrity culture in China, where public figures can become deeply loved or popular among fans, reflecting the significance of social approval in contemporary Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 深受 by omitting its depth aspect, saying '受欢迎' (shou4 huan1 ying2) instead, which only means 'to be popular'. The correct usage for emphasizing strong popularity is '深受欢迎'.

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Component Characters

深shēndeep, profound; depth
HSK 411 strokes氵
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受shòuto receive
HSK 38 strokes又
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Cultural Notes for 深受

🏮Cultural insight

The phrase 深受 is often seen in the context of celebrity culture in China, where public figures can become deeply loved or popular among fans, reflecting the significance of social approval in contemporary Chinese society.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, popularity can be more transient; however, in Chinese culture, deep-rooted affection often leads to long-lasting loyalty among fans or followers.

Frequently Asked Questions about 深受

Yes, you can use 深受 to describe inanimate objects or concepts that are well-received, such as a deeply popular book or movie.