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March 24, 2026
程度chéngdù(cheng2du4)
The term 程度 (chéngdù) refers to the degree, level, or extent of something, often used to describe a measurement of quality or intensity. It can be applied in various contexts, such as education, skill assessments, or emotional states, indicating how far something has progressed or how significant it is.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of degree is often tied to societal expectations and personal achievement, such as educational attainment and professional status, making the term relevant in discussions about success and progression.
Memory Tip
Imagine a staircase where each step represents a degree of skill. The character 程 (chéng) can be visualized as a path (the top part resembles a road) leading to the top, while 度 (dù) represents the levels (like the steps) you climb. Together, they form a journey measuring your progress.
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AI Study Notes for 程度
Quick Contrast
程度 (chéngdù) vs 水平 (shuǐpíng) — use 程度 for measuring intensity or extent, while 水平 refers more to level or standard.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a staircase where each step represents a degree of skill. The character 程 (chéng) can be visualized as a path (the top part resembles a road) leading to the top, while 度 (dù) represents the levels (like the steps) you climb. Together, they form a journey measuring your progress.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the usage of 程度 as it is often paired with specific adjectives to describe the level, such as 高 (high) or 低 (low). Avoid using it in overly informal contexts, and remember to correctly articulate the tones to convey precise meanings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 程度 connects with other vocabulary related to measurement and evaluation. Students should focus on using it in sentences that compare or assess various subjects, deepening their understanding of expressing degrees.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of degree is often tied to societal expectations and personal achievement, such as educational attainment and professional status, making the term relevant in discussions about success and progression.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 程度 with similar terms like 水平 (level) and mistakenly use them interchangeably. For instance, saying '我的程度是好' (My degree is good) should be corrected to '我的水平很好' (My level is very good).
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Grammar Patterns of 程度
程度 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Residents in general are poor and undereducated, and live in sub-standard housing.
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他讨厌这位大臣的程度几乎和讨厌大臣的助理一样。
tā tǎo yàn zhè wèi dà chén de chéng dù jī hū hé tǎo yàn dà chén de zhù lǐ yī yàng。
He liked the Secretary no better than his assistant.
Cultural Notes for 程度
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of degree is often tied to societal expectations and personal achievement, such as educational attainment and professional status, making the term relevant in discussions about success and progression.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
Unlike Western cultures that may emphasize absolute measurements, Chinese contexts often imply a relative assessment of progress, making 程度 a nuanced term in evaluating personal or social standings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 程度
You can say '他的中文程度很高' (His Chinese level is very high) to indicate his proficiency.
Yes, you can describe emotions by saying '我的焦虑程度很高' (My level of anxiety is high).
Common collocations include '程度高' (high degree) and '程度低' (low degree).
