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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
强度qiángdùstrengthHSK 5, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #10255, Hard
强度qiángdùintensityHSK 5, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #10255, Hard
qiángdù(qiang2du4)qiang du T2
  1. 1strength
  2. 2intensity
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March 24, 2026

强度(強度)qiángdù(qiang2du4)

强度 (qiángdù) refers to the strength or intensity of something, often used in contexts such as physics, sports, or emotional states. It describes how strong or powerful a force or quality is, making it relevant when discussing things like sound levels, light brightness, or even personal emotions.

Strokes21Frequency#10255DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In scientific discussions, particularly in education and research, 强度 is a common term used to describe everything from sound to physical strength, reflecting the emphasis on measurement and quantification in Chinese academic culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong 'qiang' (枪, meaning gun) that has a high 'du' (度, meaning degree) of intensity in its firepower. Visualize the gun shooting with great force, which helps you remember that 强度 relates to strength and intensity.

Meanings of 强度

qiángdù(qiang2du4)
1strength
2intensity
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About 强度

强度Simplified
強度Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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Quick Contrast

强度 (qiángdù) vs 力度 (lìdù) — use 强度 for intensity in various contexts, while 力度 specifically refers to the strength of a force or power.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 强度 with 力度 (lìdù), which also means strength but is more about force rather than intensity in a broader sense. The word is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, so students should pay attention to the collocations, such as '光的强度' (the intensity of light).

HSK Study Tips

While 强度 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK Level 4 and 5 terms related to measurement and evaluation, like '强' (strong) and '度' (degree). Students should focus on understanding how to use the term in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 强度 with 质量 (zhìliàng, quality), thinking they have similar meanings. A wrong example is saying '这件衣服的质量很高' when they mean to say '这件衣服的强度很高', which would imply the physical strength of the clothing rather than its quality.

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Component Characters

强jiàngstubborn
HSK 412 strokes弓
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度dùto estimate
HSK 59 strokes广
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How to say strength in Chinese

“strength” in Chinese is强度qiángdù

强度 (qiángdù) refers to the strength or intensity of something, often used in contexts such as physics, sports, or emotional states. It describes how strong or powerful a force or quality is, making it relevant when discussing things like sound levels, light brightness, or even personal emotions.

When to use 强度

Learners often confuse 强度 with 力度 (lìdù), which also means strength but is more about force rather than intensity in a broader sense. The word is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, so students should pay attention to the collocations, such as '光的强度' (the intensity of light).

强度 or something close to it

强度 (qiángdù) vs 力度 (lìdù) — use 强度 for intensity in various contexts, while 力度 specifically refers to the strength of a force or power.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 强度 with 质量 (zhìliàng, quality), thinking they have similar meanings. A wrong example is saying '这件衣服的质量很高' when they mean to say '这件衣服的强度很高', which would imply the physical strength of the clothing rather than its quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 强度

You can use 强度 in phrases like '光强度' (light intensity) or '运动强度' (exercise intensity).

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