过度 (guò dù) — excessive; too much; beyond the proper limit
Definition
过度 (as an adjective, often before a noun or as a verb-object phrase) is more formal/written than 过分. 过分 is the everyday spoken word; 过度 sounds more clinical, like 'excessive' in formal writing.
adjective
excessivetoo muchbeyond the proper limit
Easily confused
Examples
- 。Guò dù láo lèi huì yǐng xiǎng shēn tǐ jiàn kāng.Excessive fatigue can affect your physical health.
- 。Bú yào guò dù shǐ yòng shǒu jī.Don't use your phone excessively.
- 。Tā yīn wèi guò dù xiāo fèi ér qiàn le hěn duō qián.He owes a lot of money because of excessive spending.
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