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The character 度 is a compound with the radical 广 (yǎn), a roof or building, enclosing 廿 (niàn), meaning twenty, and 又 (yòu), a right hand. The hand suggests physical measuring, giving rise to its core meanings: systems of measurement, scales, degrees, and physical dimensions. From this concrete sense, the concept expanded to abstract limits, boundaries, and standards of behavior or tolerance. The character also developed a verbal sense meaning to pass or spend time, and takes on a different pronunciation when used as a verb for estimating or calculating.
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今天温度很高。
这个角度很特别。
他态度非常友好。
我们要度过一个愉快的周末。
请适度使用手机。
他以很快的速度跑了出去。
这款软件提供了很大的自由度。
过度依赖技术可能带来问题。