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    Expressing 'degree' or 'level' with 度 (dù)

    Degree & Intensity
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Abstract Noun + 度

    Explanation

    度 (dù) is a suffix meaning "degree" or "level," used to quantify the extent of a quality or attribute. It attaches to abstract nouns to create measurable concepts. For example, 信任度 means "level of trust."

    Examples

    • 这家餐厅的满意度很高。

      zhè jiā cāntīng de mǎnyìdù hěn gāo.

      This restaurant has a very high satisfaction rating.

    • 近年来城市的绿化度有了明显提高。

      jìnnián lái chéngshì de lǜhuàdù yǒu le míngxiǎn tígāo.

      In recent years, the city's greening level has improved significantly.

    • 顾客对这个品牌的忠诚度在不断上升。

      gùkè duì zhège pǐnpái de zhōngchéngdù zài búduàn shàngshēng.

      Customer loyalty to this brand keeps rising.

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