深沉

shēnchén

adjective #16,000

Meanings

1 deep; profound
2 (of a person) reserved; undemonstrative
3 (of a voice or sound) deep; low-pitched

Characters

to sink; heavy; deep

Examples

他是个很深沉的人，不轻易表露感情。

Tā shì gè hěn shēnchén de rén, bù qīngyì biǎolù gǎnqíng.

He's a very reserved person who doesn't easily show his feelings.

夜色深沉，街上空无一人。

Yèsè shēnchén, jiēshàng kōngwúyīrén.

The night was deep and dark, with not a soul on the street.

Tips

usage

When describing people, 深沉 suggests quiet depth and mystery — someone who thinks deeply but says little. It can be positive (thoughtful) or slightly negative (hard to read).

Stroke Order

深 shēn

沉 chén