度
measure; degree; unit; system; demeanor
Meanings
15 senses · 28 examplesverb
to measure length
formalFormal, original meaning of the character.
Ancient people used rulers to measure length.
This set of tools is used for weights and measures.
noun
degree; level
neutralUsed for various physical and abstract properties.
Today's temperature has reached 35 degrees Celsius.
This material has a high level of hardness.
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Air humidity affects the drying speed of clothes.
measure word
unit of degree
technicalHas multiple sub-meanings including angle, geographic coordinates, electricity, and lens power.
This angle is a 90-degree right angle.
The latitude of Beijing is about 40 degrees north.
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We used 200 kilowatt-hours of electricity this month.
This pair of glasses is 200-degree myopia glasses.
noun
degree; level
neutralUsed for abstract levels of qualities or states.
He has a high level of public recognition.
This glass has excellent transparency.
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He has a high sense of responsibility.
noun
limit; boundary
neutralRefers to the maximum or minimum allowable range.
Overexertion will damage your health.
We agreed to take the melting point as the limit.
noun
system; rule; standard
formalUsed for formal systems and social norms.
We must abide by the legal system.
The school has formulated a new management system.
noun
quantitative boundary (philosophy)
technicalSpecialized philosophical term.
The key to quantitative change leading to qualitative change is breaking through the quantitative boundary.
noun
tolerance; magnanimity
neutralUsed to describe a person's ability to tolerate others.
He is a very tolerant person.
He has an extraordinary demeanor and is deeply respected by everyone.
noun
demeanor; bearing
literaryUsed to describe a person's outward appearance and temperament.
This artist has elegant demeanor.
Her posture is dignified and generous.
noun
range; scope
neutralUsed for time and spatial boundaries.
The annual Spring Festival is coming soon.
This country has a large national territory.
noun
plan; intention
literaryUsed in fixed phrases like '置之度外'.
He has long put life and death aside without care.
measure word
time/occurrence count
formalUsed to count occurrences of actions or events.
We once again declare this matter.
This play has been performed publicly twice.
verb
spend (time)
neutralUsed for spending time on holidays or daily life.
Our whole family spent the Spring Festival happily.
We must not waste our time.
verb
convince to enter religious orders
formalReligious term, rarely used in daily life.
noun
surname Du
neutralCommon Chinese surname.