强度

• Pinyin: qiáng dù
• Hanzi breakdown: 强 = 弓 (bow) + 虽, strong/powerful; 度 = 广 + 廿 + 又, degree/measure

Meaning

Intensity; strength; magnitude. The degree or level of force, energy, or effort.

Used for physical properties (光强度 light intensity), exercise (运动强度 workout intensity), work (工作强度 workload), and materials (材料强度 material strength). Scientific and everyday contexts.

Examples

1. 这次训练的强度比上次大多了。 The intensity of this training session was much higher than last time.
2. 地震的强度达到了六级。 The earthquake reached an intensity of magnitude 6.
3. 高强度的工作让他身体吃不消。 The high-intensity work took a toll on his health.

Usage Guide

Context: exercise, science, work

Tone: technical

Do Say

• 你可以根据自己的情况调整运动强度。(You can adjust exercise intensity based on your condition.)
• 这种材料的强度很高。(This material has high strength.)

Don't Say

• 声音强度太大了。(For sound volume, use 音量 — 强度 is more technical, referring to acoustic intensity)

Origin & History

强 (qiáng, strong) + 度 (dù, degree/measure). The degree of strength.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal