深受

• Pinyin: shēn shòu
• Hanzi breakdown: 深 = 氵component (deep, profound); 受 = 爪 + 冖 + 又 (hand receiving something from above)

Meaning

To be greatly or deeply affected by something; to experience or receive something to a profound degree. Always followed by a noun object.

Used as a verb phrase meaning 'to be deeply subjected to' or 'to be greatly impacted by.' Typically precedes nouns denoting influence, reception, appreciation, or emotional impact: 深受欢迎 (warmly received), 深受其害 (to suffer greatly), 深受鼓舞 (deeply inspired).

Examples

1. 这位作家的新书出版后深受读者欢迎，首周销量突破了五十万册。 After its publication, the writer’s new book was hugely popular with readers, with first-week sales topping 500,000 copies.
2. 她从小深受父母积极乐观态度的影响，养成了坚韧不拔的性格。 From a young age, she was deeply influenced by her parents’ positive and optimistic attitude, which helped her develop a resilient character.
3. 村民们深受洪灾之苦，许多家庭失去了家园和财物。 The villagers suffered greatly from the floods, and many families lost their homes and belongings.

Usage Guide

Context: everyday, formal, literature, social commentary

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 他的演讲深受在场听众的感动，结束时全场起立鼓掌长达数分钟。(His speech moved the audience profoundly — when it ended, the entire hall stood and applauded for several minutes.)
• 这部纪录片深受国际好评，在多个电影节上斩获大奖。(This documentary was received to great international acclaim, winning major awards at multiple film festivals.)

Don't Say

• 深受高兴 — 深受 must be followed by a noun or noun phrase as its object; since 高兴 is an adjective, say 深感高兴 instead

Origin & History

深 (deeply, profoundly) + 受 (to receive, to undergo, to be subjected to)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal