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适度

shì dù

HSK 6

Meaning

  • moderately
  • appropriate

Definition

程度适当，不过分。

Appropriate degree, not excessive.

Usage

用于形容数量、程度、行为等在合理范围内，不偏向任何极端。

Used to describe quantity, degree, or behavior that is within a reasonable range, not leaning toward any extreme.

Examples

  • 1 运动要适度，过度反而有害健康。 (Exercise should be moderate; excessive exercise is harmful to health.)
  • 2 适度放松有助于提高工作效率。 (Moderate relaxation helps improve work efficiency.)
  • 3 他饮酒很适度，从不喝醉。 (He drinks in moderation and never gets drunk.)
  • 4 适度消费是保持经济健康的关键。 (Moderate consumption is key to maintaining a healthy economy.)
  • 5 批评要适度，不能伤害对方的自尊心。 (Criticism should be moderate; it should not hurt the other person's self-esteem.)

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