深化

shēnhuà

verb HSK 7-9 #48,048

Meanings

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

HSK 4

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.

HSK 5

我们需要深化改革。

Wǒmen xūyào shēnhuà gǎigé.

We need to deepen the reform.

HSK 5

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