B1 Expression Formal

深以为然

shen yiwei ran

Deeply agree with

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A sophisticated way to say 'I completely agree with your point of view.'

  • Means: To hold a deep, firm belief that something is correct.
  • Used in: Formal meetings, academic writing, or serious intellectual discussions.
  • Don't confuse: It is not for casual 'I agree' (use 同意 instead).
Deep thought (🧠) + Firm nod (🤝) = Total agreement (✅)

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means 'I agree very much'. You use it when someone says something smart. It is a formal way to say yes.
When you hear a good idea or a strong opinion, you can say this. It shows you think the person is right. It is not for casual talk.
This expression is used to indicate a deep, intellectual agreement with a statement or argument. It is formal and best suited for professional or academic environments where you want to show that you have carefully considered the other person's logic.
Used to convey profound concurrence with a proposition. It implies that the speaker has evaluated the logic presented and found it entirely valid. It is a hallmark of formal, sophisticated discourse in Chinese, distinguishing the speaker as someone who values intellectual rigor.
An idiomatic construction rooted in Classical Chinese, '深以为然' functions as a predicate to denote total cognitive alignment with a preceding assertion. It is highly effective in rhetorical contexts to build consensus and demonstrate active, critical listening skills in high-stakes professional or academic settings.
This phrase exemplifies the intersection of classical syntax and modern pragmatic usage. By utilizing the classical particle '然' (so/correct), it elevates the act of agreement to a philosophical endorsement. It is an essential tool for the advanced learner to navigate formal registers, signaling a mastery of nuance that transcends simple lexical substitution.

Meaning

To strongly agree with someone's opinion or statement.

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Cultural Background

Used in professional and academic settings to show respect.

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Use in writing

Great for essays.

Meaning

To strongly agree with someone's opinion or statement.

💡

Use in writing

Great for essays.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

对于他的建议，我_____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 深以为然

It is the only phrase that fits the formal context of agreeing with a suggestion.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, very.

Related Phrases

🔄

深表赞同

synonym

Deeply express agreement

Where to Use It

💼

Business Meeting

Manager: We must prioritize quality over speed.

You: 我深以为然。

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Deep' (深) 'In' (以) 'Way' (为) 'Right' (然).

Visual Association

Imagine a scholar nodding slowly in a library after reading a brilliant book.

Story

A student reads a wise quote. He pauses. He nods. He says '深以为然'.

Word Web

赞同同意认可深表正确观点

Challenge

Use it in a formal email or a serious conversation today.

In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo

Register difference.

French high

Je souscris pleinement à votre avis

None, very similar.

German moderate

Ich stimme dem voll und ganz zu

Directness.

Japanese high

深く同意いたします

Very similar.

Arabic moderate

أوافقك الرأي تماماً

Idiomatic vs standard.

Chinese self

深以为然

N/A.

Korean moderate

전적으로 동의합니다

Grammar structure.

Portuguese moderate

Concordo plenamente

Conciseness.

Easily Confused

深以为然 vs 深表同情

Both start with '深'.

同情 means sympathy, 以为然 means agreement.

FAQ (1)

Yes, very.

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