Writing
力度 (lì dù) — how to say "force" in Chinese
力度
Force, intensity
noun
Character composition
力
force
度
degree
Radicals / Keys
广
Dotted cliff
#53 · yǎn · 3 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
改革力度
gǎi gé lì dù
intensity of reform
加大力度
jiā dà lì dù
increase intensity
力度不够
lì dù bù gòu
insufficient intensity
Examples
政府加大了改革的力度。
The government increased the intensity of reforms.
力度很大。
The force is great.
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Frequently asked questions
Force in Chinese meaning
"force" in Chinese is 力度 (lì dù).
力度 meaning
力度 (lì dù) means "Force, intensity".
How is 力度 pronounced?
It is pronounced lì dù (written as li du, lidu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "force" in Chinese characters?
It is written 力度: 力 has 2 strokes, 度 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 力度?
力度 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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