B1 adjective Neutral

深远

/ʂən jɥɛn/

Having important and widely applicable effects or implications that last for a long time; far-reaching.

Examples

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1

这个决定会有深远的意义。

This decision will have far-reaching significance.

2

该政策的实施将产生深远的社会影响。

The implementation of the policy will have far-reaching social impacts.

3

你想过这事儿的深远后果吗?

Have you thought about the far-reaching consequences of this?

Word Family

Adverb
深远地
Adjective
深远
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Memory Tip

深 (deep) + 远 (far). The effect goes deep into the core and far into the future.

Quick Quiz

互联网的发明给我们的生活带来了___的影响。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 深远

Examples

1

这个决定会有深远的意义。

everyday

This decision will have far-reaching significance.

2

该政策的实施将产生深远的社会影响。

formal

The implementation of the policy will have far-reaching social impacts.

3

你想过这事儿的深远后果吗?

informal

Have you thought about the far-reaching consequences of this?

4

孔子的思想对东亚文化有着深远的影响。

academic

Confucius's thought has a far-reaching influence on East Asian culture.

5

这次并购对公司的未来发展具有深远意义。

business

This merger has far-reaching significance for the company's future development.

Word Family

Adverb
深远地
Adjective
深远

Common Collocations

深远影响 far-reaching influence
深远意义 profound significance
影响深远 to have a deep and lasting influence
深远后果 far-reaching consequences
意义深远 significant and long-lasting

Common Phrases

影响深远

to be far-reaching

寓意深远

profound in meaning

历史深远

long-standing history

Often Confused With

深远 vs 深刻

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Usage Notes

Perfect for IELTS Writing Task 2 when describing the results of technology, education, or policy changes.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it to describe physical distance (like a long road).

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Memory Tip

深 (deep) + 远 (far). The effect goes deep into the core and far into the future.

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Word Origin

Literally 'deep and far'.

Grammar Patterns

对...产生深远影响 具有深远意义

Quick Quiz

互联网的发明给我们的生活带来了___的影响。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 深远

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