深入浅出

Pronunciation: shēn rù qiǎn chū Literal meaning: Enter deep come out shallow

Origin & Usage

This idiom describes entering (入) deeply (深) into a subject but coming out (出) with shallow/accessible (浅) explanations. It praises the ability to understand profound matters thoroughly yet communicate them simply. The phrase values the pedagogical skill of making the complex accessible without oversimplifying. It appears in texts evaluating scholars and teachers. Modern usage highly praises educators, writers, and communicators who can translate expertise into clear, understandable content.

Examples

English: "A great teacher explains complex concepts in simple terms."

Chinese: 好老师能够深入浅出地讲解复杂概念。