This is the 2022nd most frequent Chinese word.
过度
Excessive; overdone.
In this sentence, "过度" is used as an adjective meaning "excessive," modifying "工作" (work) to convey an action performed more than is proper or safe, emphasizing the negative consequences of such excess.
过度工作会导致健康问题。
Overworking can lead to health problems.
In this sentence, "过度" is used as an adverb, paired with "紧张" (nervous) to describe an excessive state of emotional reaction, showcasing undue intensity in this context.
他对结果过度紧张。
He is excessively nervous about the outcome.
Here, "过度" is used as a descriptor for "消费" (spending), identifying it as being beyond acceptable limits, indicating potential negative repercussions of such excess.