过度

過度

guòdù

adjective HSK 5 #3,692

Meanings

Literally 'exceeding the measure' - going beyond what is appropriate.

HSK 4

不要过度担心，一切都会好的。

Búyào guòdù dānxīn, yíqiè dōu huì hǎo de.

Don't worry excessively, everything will be fine.

HSK 5

过度开发导致了环境问题。

Guòdù kāifā dǎozhì le huánjìng wèntí.

Overdevelopment has caused environmental problems.

HSK 7-9

他因为过度劳累住院了。

Tā yīnwèi guòdù láolèi zhùyuàn le.

He was hospitalized due to overwork.

usage

过度 (excessive, as adjective/adverb modifying actions) vs 过于 (too, adverb modifying adjectives). 过度使用 (excessive use), but 过于简单 (too simple).

usage

Common: 过度消费 (overconsumption), 过度包装 (excessive packaging), 过度紧张 (excessive nervousness).

过 guò

度 dù