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    Expressing 'intensity' with 力度 (lìdù)

    Degree & Intensity

    Explanation

    力度 (lìdù) means "intensity," "strength," or "degree of effort." It is used to describe the force or vigor behind an action, policy, or measure. Common collocations include 加大力度 (to increase intensity/effort) and 缺乏力度 (to lack intensity). It appears frequently in policy and news discussions.

    Examples

    • 政府加大了环境治理的力度。

      Zhèngfǔ jiādà le huánjìng zhìlǐ de lìdù.

      The government has increased its efforts in environmental governance.

    • 这次改革的力度非常大，影响深远。

      Zhè cì gǎigé de lìdù fēicháng dà, yǐngxiǎng shēnyuǎn.

      The intensity of this reform is very great, with far-reaching impact.

    • 老师觉得他的练习力度还不够，需要更努力。

      Lǎoshī juéde tā de liànxí lìdù hái bú gòu, xūyào gèng nǔlì.

      The teacher felt his practice intensity was not enough and he needed to work harder.

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