难度

nán dù

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. degree of difficulty

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 简单 jiǎn dān 简单 jiǎn dān simple degree of simplicity, opposite of 难度: simple
• 容易 róng yì 容易 róng yì easy; straightforward ease, opposite of difficulty: easy; straightforward

Synonyms

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• 困难 kùn nan 困难 kùn nan difficult used for difficulty in a general sense, but 难度 specifically measures degree: difficult

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually modified by 高/低 (high/low), not 大/小.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 困难 (hardship). 难度 is an objective measure.

Example Sentences

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这个考试按照 难度 分级。

This exam is graded according to difficulty.

这个考试的 难度 很高。

The difficulty level of this exam is very high.

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Child Words of 难度

• 度 度 dù: to pass
• 度 度 duó: to estimate
• 难 难 nán: difficult (to...)
• 难 难 nàn: disaster