过度

過度

guòdù

adjective HSK 5 #3,692

Meanings

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

过度使用手机会影响视力。

Guòdù shǐyòng shǒujī huì yǐngxiǎng shìlì.

Excessive phone use can affect your eyesight.

他因为过度劳累住院了。

Tā yīnwèi guòdù láolèi zhùyuàn le.

He was hospitalized due to overwork.

不要过度担心，一切都会好的。

Búyào guòdù dānxīn, yīqiè dōuhuì hǎode.

Don't worry excessively, everything will be fine.

过度开发导致了环境问题。

Guòdù kāifā dǎozhì le huánjìng wèntí.

Overdevelopment has caused environmental problems.

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