速度
sùdù
speed
这辆车的速度很快。
This car's speed is very fast.
general
The rate at which something moves or happens; how fast something is or occurs.
我们需要提高生产速度以满足需求。
We need to increase production speed to meet demand.
In Chinese, '速度' can refer to both physical speed (e.g., of a car) and the rate of progress in abstract contexts (e.g., work speed).
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'速度' is often used with verbs like '提高' (increase) or '减慢' (slow down).
Gold Rule
Precision in Context
In technical contexts, '速度' may require units (e.g., '每小时50公里的速度').
Word Origin
From '速' (fast) and '度' (measurement or degree), literally meaning 'degree of speed.'
Usage Notes
'速度' is a neutral term that can be used in both formal and informal contexts. In technical contexts, it may refer to precise measurements (e.g., in physics or engineering).
Word Breakdown
速
fast
root度
degree or measurement
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