English–Chinese

“moderate” in Chinese

Chinese

Also中度 (zhōng dù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì dù

Example

工作和休息要适度,不要太累。gōng zuò hé xiū xī yào shì dù bú yào tài lèi

Work and rest should be moderate so you do not get too tired.

Illustration for 适度 (moderate)

How to say “moderate” in Chinese

“Moderate” in Chinese is 适度 (shì dù).

A level held in a useful middle range, where an amount or action fits the situation without becoming too much or too little.

Full entry for 适度: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 适度

适度的运动可以提高免疫力。shì dù de yùn dòng ké yǐ tí gāo miǎn yì lì

Moderate exercise can improve immunity.

Tips for using 适度

  • Chinese can use the same word for a moderate level and for carrying out an action moderately, while English often changes the word form.

Other Chinese words for “moderate”

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中度

zhōng dù

adjectivemoderate

他有中度发烧,要好好休息。tā yǒu zhōng dù fā shāo yào háo hǎo xiū xī

He has a moderate fever and needs to rest well.

“moderate” in other languages