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过度 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say guòdù slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
过度表示超过适当的程度。
guò dù biǎo shì chāo guò shì dàng de chéng dù。
过度 means excessive or too much.
Context note
过度常用于行为、使用和压力。
guò dù cháng yòng yú xíng wéi 、 shǐ yòng hé yā lì。
It is often used with behavior, use, and stress.
5 examples
过度劳累不好。
guò dù láo lèi bù hǎo。
Overwork is not good.
不要过度使用手机。
bú yào guò dù shǐ yòng shǒu jī。
Do not overuse your phone.
过度担心也没用。
guò dù dān xīn yě méi yòng。
Worrying too much is not helpful.
过度消费会带来问题。
guò dù xiāo fèi huì dài lái wèn tí。
Excessive spending can cause problems.
他有点过度紧张。
tā yǒu diǎn guò dù jǐn zhāng。
He is a bit overly nervous.
5 mini stories
老师提醒大家不要过度熬夜。
lǎo shī tí xǐng dà jiā bú yào guò dù áo yè。
The teacher reminded everyone not to stay up too late excessively.
过度使用眼睛会累。
guò dù shǐ yòng yǎn jīng huì lèi。
Overusing your eyes will make them tired.
她觉得过度压力会影响学习。
tā jué de guò dù yā lì huì yǐng xiǎng xué xí。
She felt that excessive pressure would affect learning.
这项运动不能过度。
zhè xiàng yùn dòng bù néng guò dù。
This exercise should not be overdone.
过度反应会让问题更复杂。
guò dù fǎn yìng huì ràng wèn tí gèng fù zá。
An excessive reaction makes the problem more complicated.