Definition
力度 (lì dù) means the strength, force, or intensity of an action, policy, or effort — it's an abstract, often metaphorical term (e.g., 加大力度 'intensify efforts'). 强度 (qiáng dù) is its measurable counterpart (used for light, sound, exercise). 大力 (dà lì) as a noun means 'great physical strength' and as an adverb means 'vigorously'.
noun
strengthforce (of an action, policy, or effort)intensityvigor (in doing something)(music) dynamics
Examples
- 力度。Zhèngfǔ juédìng jiādà huánbǎo zhèngcè de lì dù.The government decided to increase the intensity of environmental policies.
- ，。Tā de yǎnjiǎng hěn yǒu lì dù, dǎdòng le suǒyǒu tīngzhòng.His speech was very powerful and moved all the listeners.
- 力度。Zhè shǒu gāngqín qǔ de lì dù biànhuà fēicháng xìnì.The dynamics of this piano piece are very subtle.
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