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    Referring to intensity with 强度 (qiángdù)

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    Structure

    Noun + 强度

    Explanation

    The noun 强度 (qiángdù) means "intensity," "strength," or "magnitude" and is used to describe the degree or level of force, effort, or rigor. It appears in contexts ranging from physical exercise to weather reports to institutional oversight. It often follows a modifier describing what type of intensity is being measured.

    Examples

    • 今天的训练强度太大了,我腿都酸了。

      Jīntiān de xùnliàn qiángdù tài dà le, wǒ tuǐ dōu suān le.

      Today's training was too intense — my legs are so sore.

    • 这次台风的强度比预计的要大得多。

      Zhè cì táifēng de qiángdù bǐ yùjì de yào dà de duō.

      The intensity of this typhoon was much greater than expected.

    • 你可以根据自己的身体状况调整运动强度。

      Nǐ kěyǐ gēnjù zìjǐ de shēntǐ zhuàngkuàng tiáozhěng yùndòng qiángdù.

      You can adjust the exercise intensity according to your own physical condition.

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