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深渊

深淵
shēnyuān
noun #9,769

Meanings

  1. 1 abyss
  2. 2 deep chasm
  3. 3 depths

Examples

他掉入了绝望的深渊。
Tā diàorù le juéwàng de shēnyuān.
He fell into an abyss of despair.
当你凝视深渊时，深渊也在凝视你。
Dāng nǐ níngshì shēnyuān shí, shēnyuān yě zài níngshì nǐ.
When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you.

Tips

usage
深渊 is most often used figuratively — an abyss of despair, danger, or suffering. Literal use for a physical chasm is rare in modern Chinese.
culture
Nietzsche's famous abyss quote is widely known in China as 凝视深渊 (níngshì shēnyuān), frequently referenced in online culture and gaming.

Stroke Order

深 shēn
渊 yuān