unknown, 12 strokes, radical 辶, rank #25723, Very Hard
逾
yú
to transcend
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 辶, rank #25723, Very Hard
逾
yú
to cross over
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 辶, rank #25723, Very Hard
yú(yu2) T2
1to jump over; to exceed, to surpass
2to go beyond
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March 24, 2026
逾(踰)yú(yu2)
The character 逾 (yú) primarily means to jump over or exceed something. It is often used in contexts where something surpasses a limit or goes beyond expectations, and can also imply transcending boundaries or crossing over to another state. It is important in both literal and metaphorical expressions in Chinese.
Strokes12Radical辶Frequency#25723DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of exceeding limits is often tied to the idea of personal growth and ambition. This character can be found in discussions about education and self-improvement, highlighting societal values around achievement.
Memory Tip
Imagine a kangaroo (which jumps over things) named Yu. Visualize Yu leaping over a fence that represents limits, symbolizing how the character conveys the sense of exceeding or surpassing. The radical 走 (zǒu), meaning to walk, hints at movement, further emphasizing the action of jumping over.
Meanings of 逾
yú(yu2)
1to jump over; to exceed, to surpass
2to go beyond
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About 逾
逾Simplified
踰Traditional
12Strokes
辶Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
超 (chāo) — use 逾 (yú) when emphasizing exceeding limits or boundaries, while 超 (chāo) is more about surpassing in a competitive sense.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 逾 (yú) with similar-sounding words or characters. It is typically used in more formal contexts, particularly in written Chinese. Common collocations include 逾期 (yúqī), meaning to exceed a deadline, and 逾越 (yúyuè), meaning to overstep or transcend.
HSK Study Tips
While 逾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it shares components with other characters. Students should focus on recognizing its use in formal texts and legal documents, as well as its connection to verbs that express movement or change.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 逾 (yú) with 超 (chāo) and use them interchangeably, which can lead to incorrect nuances. For example, saying '我逾了时间' instead of '我超了时间' (I exceeded the time) can sound overly formal or awkward.
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Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 俞 represents the sound. Simplified form of 踰.
1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
2The sound half俞 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywalk
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 逾?
Decomposition of 逾
IDS Structure⿺辶俞
逾Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
俞shu4
inner
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How to say to jump over; to exceed, to surpass in Chinese
“to jump over; to exceed, to surpass” in Chinese is逾yú
The character 逾 (yú) primarily means to jump over or exceed something. It is often used in contexts where something surpasses a limit or goes beyond expectations, and can also imply transcending boundaries or crossing over to another state. It is important in both literal and metaphorical expressions in Chinese.
When to use 逾
Be careful not to confuse 逾 (yú) with similar-sounding words or characters. It is typically used in more formal contexts, particularly in written Chinese. Common collocations include 逾期 (yúqī), meaning to exceed a deadline, and 逾越 (yúyuè), meaning to overstep or transcend.
逾 or something close to it
超 (chāo) — use 逾 (yú) when emphasizing exceeding limits or boundaries, while 超 (chāo) is more about surpassing in a competitive sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 逾 (yú) with 超 (chāo) and use them interchangeably, which can lead to incorrect nuances. For example, saying '我逾了时间' instead of '我超了时间' (I exceeded the time) can sound overly formal or awkward.
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Grammar Patterns of 逾
逾 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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