深化

shēnhuà

verb HSK 6 #48,048

Meanings

Literally to make deeper — to deepen or intensify understanding, reform, etc.

我们需要深化改革。

Wǒmen xūyào shēnhuà gǎigé.

We need to deepen the reform.

这次交流深化了两国的友谊。

Zhècì jiāoliú shēnhuà le liǎng guó de yǒuyì.

This exchange deepened the friendship between the two countries.

深化合作对双方都有利。

Shēnhuà hézuò duì shuāngfāng dōu yǒulì.

Deepening cooperation benefits both sides.

usage

深化 is a formal word commonly seen in political and business contexts. 深化改革 (deepen reform) is one of China's most frequently used political phrases.

深 shēn

化 huà