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相当
xiāngdāng
Description
"相当"可以表示程度很高，意思跟"很"差不多。
"相当" can indicate a high degree, similar in meaning to "very."
它也可以表示两个东西差不多、很合适。
It can also mean that two things are about the same or very suitable.
Meanings
相当xiāngdāng
quite; fairly; considerably
这个问题相当难。
This problem is quite difficult.
相当xiāngdāng
to be equal to; to match
他的中文水平和我相当。
His Chinese level is comparable to mine.
相当xiāngdāng
suitable; appropriate
这是一个相当的机会。
This is a fair opportunity.
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Notes
- Nuance
as an adverb, 相当 is stronger than 比较 but softer than 非常.
- Etymology
相 (mutually) + 当 (to match), literally "to match each other."
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