Chinese Conversation · Level 41
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Chinese word
强度
Pronunciation
Pinyinqiáng dù
Meaning
- nounstrength
Example
这个信号的强度不够。zhè ge xìn hào de qiáng dù bú gòu
This signal is not strong enough.
More examples
光的强度可以用仪器测量。guāng de qiáng dù ké yǐ yòng yí qì cè liáng
The intensity of light can be measured with an instrument.
Core concept
A point on a weak-to-strong scale for a signal, action, or physical property.
Common phrases
信号强度xìn hào qiáng dù
signal strength
光强度guāng qiáng dù
light intensity
强度测量qiáng dù cè liáng
intensity measurement
Similar words
力量lì liàng: The amount of force or ability that a person or thing can produce.
Definition in Chinese
表示某种力量、作用或性质的强弱程度，常用数值或刻度来衡量。biǎo shì móu zhǒng lì liàng zuò yòng huò xìng zhì dì qiáng ruò chéng dù cháng yòng shù zhí huò kè dù lái héng liáng
Word origin
强 (qiáng, "strong") + 度 (dù, "degree or extent") combines the quality of being strong with the degree to which it is present.
Usage tips
- English may choose different words for different settings, while Chinese can use this one noun for physical activity, signals, sound, and other measurable conditions.
Other meanings
- degreenoun