度数

度數

dùshù

noun #33,602

Meanings

1 degree reading (on a scale)
2 prescription strength (for glasses)
3 alcohol proof

Characters

Examples

我的近视度数又涨了。

Wǒ de jìnshì dùshù yòu zhǎng le.

My myopia prescription has gone up again.

这瓶酒的度数是五十二度。

Zhè píng jiǔ de dùshù shì wǔshí èr dù.

This bottle is 52 proof.

请读一下温度计的度数。

Qǐng dú yīxià wēndùjì de dùshù.

Please read the thermometer.

Tips

usage

In the eyewear context, Chinese uses 度 where English uses diopters — but Chinese prescriptions multiply by 100 (300度 = -3.00 diopters).

Stroke Order

度 dù

数 shù