深入

• Pinyin: shēn rù
• Hanzi breakdown: 深 = 氵(water) + 罙, meaning deep; 入 = pictograph of entering, meaning to go in

Meaning

To go deep into; in-depth; thorough. Describes penetrating beneath the surface or understanding something deeply.

As a verb, means 'to go deep into' a place, topic, or situation. As an adjective, describes something that is thorough, in-depth, or penetrating. Commonly used in academic, research, and professional contexts. Often collocates with 了解 (understand), 研究 (research), and 讨论 (discuss).

Examples

1. 我们需要深入了解这个问题。 We need to understand this problem in depth.
2. 记者深入农村进行了采访。 The journalist went deep into the countryside to conduct interviews.
3. 这篇文章对这个话题做了深入的分析。 This article provides an in-depth analysis of this topic.

Usage Guide

Context: research, journalism, education

Tone: serious

Do Say

• 这个问题值得深入研究。(This issue is worth studying in depth.)
• 我们应该深入思考这件事。(We should think deeply about this matter.)

Don't Say

• 我深入了这家商店。(Don't use 深入 for casually entering a shop — it implies purposeful, thorough penetration into a place or topic; use 进了 for ordinary entering)

Origin & History

深 (deep) + 入 (to enter). Together meaning 'to enter deeply' or 'in-depth.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal