适度

適度
shìdù
adjective HSK 7-9 #20,476

Meanings

  1. 1 moderate
  2. 2 appropriate (in degree)
  3. 3 in moderation

Characters

Literally 'suitable-degree' - to an appropriate extent

Examples

HSK 2
Shìdù yùndòng duì shēntǐ yǒu hǎochù.
Moderate exercise is good for the body.
HSK 2
Hē jiǔ yào shìdù.
Drinking should be done in moderation.
HSK 2
Jiāzhǎng yīnggāi gěi háizi shìdù de zìyóu.
Parents should give children an appropriate amount of freedom.

Tips

usage
适度 is used both as an adverb before a verb (适度运动 = exercise moderately) and as an adjective modifying a noun (适度压力 = moderate pressure). Compare with 适当, which means 'appropriate/proper' and focuses on suitability rather than degree.

Stroke Order

shì