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    Expressing temperature with 温度 (wēndù)

    Description & Modification
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    温度 + Verb + Number + 度

    Explanation

    温度 (wēndù) means "temperature" and refers to the degree of heat or cold measured in a specific location or substance. It is used in weather, science, and everyday contexts. For example, 温度升至40度 means "the temperature rose to 40 degrees."

    Examples

    • 今天的温度比昨天高了将近十度。

      jīntiān de wēndù bǐ zuótiān gāo le jiāngjìn shí dù.

      Today's temperature is nearly ten degrees higher than yesterday's.

    • 这几天温度太低了,出门一定要穿厚一点。

      zhè jǐ tiān wēndù tài dī le, chūmén yīdìng yào chuān hòu yīdiǎn.

      The temperature has been too low these past few days; make sure to dress warmly when you go out.

    • 冰箱的温度最好设置在四度左右。

      bīngxiāng de wēndù zuìhǎo shèzhì zài sì dù zuǒyòu.

      The refrigerator temperature is best set at around four degrees.

    • 今天的温度比昨天高了将近十度。

      Jīntiān de wēndù bǐ zuótiān gāole jiāngjìn shí dù.

      Today's temperature is nearly ten degrees higher than yesterday's.

    • 这几天温度太低了,出门一定要穿厚一点。

      Zhè jǐ tiān wēndù tài dī le, chūmén yídìng yào chuān hòu yìdiǎn.

      The temperature has been too low these past few days; make sure to dress warmly when going out.

    • 冰箱的温度最好设置在四度左右。

      Bīngxiāng de wēndù zuìhǎo shèzhì zài sì dù zuǒyòu.

      It's best to set the refrigerator temperature to around four degrees.

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