Definition
长度 (cháng dù) is the standard, neutral noun for 'length'—the physical measurement of something from end to end. For general physical length, use 长度; 长短 (cháng duǎn) also means 'length' but is more conversational and can also mean 'accident' or 'merits and faults.' 篇幅 (piān fú) specifically refers to the length of a piece of writing.
noun
length
Examples
- 长度。Zhè zhāng zhuōzi de cháng dù shì liǎng mǐ.The length of this table is two meters.
- 长度。Wǒmen xūyào cèliáng zhè tiáo lù de cháng dù.We need to measure the length of this road.
- 长度。Nǐ kěyǐ yòng chǐzi liáng yíxià cháng dù.You can use a ruler to measure the length.
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