Writing
适度 (shì dù) — how to say "moderate" in Chinese
适度
Moderate
adjective
Character composition
适
to suit
度
degree
Radicals / Keys
广
Dotted cliff
#53 · yǎn · 3 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
适度锻炼
shì dù duàn liàn
moderate exercise
适度消费
shì dù xiāo fèi
moderate consumption
Examples
饮食要适度，不要过量。
Eat in moderation, don't overdo it.
适度运动有益。
Moderate exercise is beneficial.
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Frequently asked questions
Moderate meaning in Chinese
"moderate" in Chinese is 适度 (shì dù).
What does 适度 mean in English?
适度 (shì dù) means "Moderate".
How is 适度 pronounced?
It is pronounced shì dù (written as shi du, shidu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "moderate" in Chinese characters?
It is written 适度: 适 has 9 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 适度?
适度 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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