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The word 过度 is formed by combining the character 过, meaning "to pass" or "exceed", with 度, meaning "degree" or "measure", resulting in a compound that literally signifies "exceeding the degree" and conveys the meaning of excess or overdoing.

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过度饮酒对身体不好。

Guòdù yǐnjiǔ duì shēntǐ bù hǎo.

Excessive drinking is bad for your health.

她因为过度疲劳而生病了。

Tā yīnwèi guòdù píláo ér shēngbìng le.

She fell ill due to overfatigue.

过度依赖手机影响学习效率。

Guòdù yīlài shǒujī yǐngxiǎng xuéxí xiàolǜ.

Over-reliance on mobile phones affects learning efficiency.

政府需要防止过度开发自然资源。

Zhèngfǔ xūyào fángzhǐ guòdù kāifā zìrán zīyuán.

The government needs to prevent overexploitation of natural resources.

在经济发展中，避免过度投资至关重要。

Zài jīngjì fāzhǎn zhōng, bìmiǎn guòdù tóuzī zhìguān zhòngyào.

In economic development, avoiding overinvestment is crucial.

Word Definition - 过度

guò dù excessive; over-; excess; going too far; extravagant; intemperate; overdue

Individual Character Details

过 guō, guò, guo
度 dù, duó