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March 24, 2026
力度()lìdù(li4du4)
力度 refers to the strength or intensity of an action or force. It is commonly used in contexts such as physical strength, efforts in work, or the dynamics in music, indicating how forceful or powerful something is. Understanding this term can help learners appreciate nuances in discussions about effort and emotion.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 力度 is often associated with traditional values of hard work and perseverance. It reflects the importance placed on putting in effort and the concept of '强者' (qiáng zhě), or the strong person, who is respected for their determination.
Memory Tip
Think of 力 (lì) as 'strength' and 度 (dù) as 'degree' — together, they create the idea of 'degree of strength'. Imagine a weightlifter measuring the degree of their strength as they lift heavier weights, making it easier to remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 力度
lìdù(li4du4)
1strength
2vigor
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力度Simplified
Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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强度 (qiángdù) - use 力度 when referring to the intensity of actions or efforts, while 强度 is more often used for measuring physical strength or capacity.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 力 (lì) as 'strength' and 度 (dù) as 'degree' — together, they create the idea of 'degree of strength'. Imagine a weightlifter measuring the degree of their strength as they lift heavier weights, making it easier to remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone, as 力度 is pronounced with a falling tone on both characters (lì dù). It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions about effort in work or intensity in music. A common collocation is '增强力度' (zēngqiáng lìdù), meaning 'to increase strength'.
HSK Study Tips
While 力度 is not explicitly listed in HSK, it connects to other HSK words related to strength or effort, such as 努力 (nǔlì, to strive). Students should focus on how 力度 can be used in various contexts to convey the intensity of actions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 力度 is often associated with traditional values of hard work and perseverance. It reflects the importance placed on putting in effort and the concept of '强者' (qiáng zhě), or the strong person, who is respected for their determination.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 力度 with 力量, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我的力量很大' (wǒ de lìliàng hěn dà) instead of '我的力度很大' (wǒ de lìdù hěn dà) when intending to emphasize the intensity of their effort in a task.
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In Chinese culture, the concept of 力度 is often associated with traditional values of hard work and perseverance. It reflects the importance placed on putting in effort and the concept of '强者' (qiáng zhě), or the strong person, who is respected for their determination.
In music, 力度 is used to describe the varying degrees of loudness and softness in a composition. Musicians might refer to 力度 to indicate how forcefully a passage should be played, affecting the overall expression of the piece.
力度 (lìdù) emphasizes not just strength but also the intensity or vigor behind an action, while 力量 (lìliang) specifically means 'strength' or 'force'. So, 力度 can refer to the quality of strength, whereas 力量 refers to the measure of strength itself.
You can use 力度 in sentences to describe the intensity of an action or feeling. For example, '他在比赛中展现了很大的力度' translates to 'He showed great strength in the competition.' This illustrates how 力度 can convey both physical and emotional intensity.
力度 (lìdù) translates to 'strength' or 'vigor' in English. It can refer to the intensity of efforts in various contexts, such as physical strength or emotional vigor. In music, it denotes the dynamics, indicating how loudly or softly a piece should be played.
Yes, while it is often used in more formal contexts, you can use 力度 in daily conversations when discussing efforts or intensity.
Use 力度 when you want to emphasize the strength or intensity of an action, like in sports or music contexts.
