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Definition
Inner quality; depth in personality, knowledge, and cultivation that cannot be seen from the surface.
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How it's used
Focuses on the intangible qualities of a person, such as their wisdom, character, and cultural refinement. It is often used to contrast with superficial traits like physical appearance or wealth. Describing someone as having this quality is a high compliment regarding their intellectual and moral substance.
Examples
Although he looks ordinary, he has a lot of depth.
Do you think one should look for looks or inner depth when choosing a partner?
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
