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超过 (chāoguò) vs 超越 (chāoyuè) — use 超过 for surpassing a specific limit or quantity, while 超越 emphasizes transcending or going beyond in a more abstract or conceptual sense.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing '超过' as incorrect tones can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '超过预期' (exceed expectations) and '超过限制' (exceed limits).
As an HSK Level 4 word, '超过' connects with other verbs that denote actions or changes, such as '增加' (zēng jiā - to increase) or '减少' (jiǎn shǎo - to decrease). Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe comparisons and achievements.
Learners often confuse '超过' with '低于' (dī yú - to be below), leading to errors in context. For example, saying '我的成绩超过了' (My score exceeded) without specifying what it surpassed can lead to ambiguity; it's better to say '我的成绩超过了班级平均' (My score exceeded the class average).
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How to say to surpass in Chinese
“to surpass” in Chinese is超过
The verb '超过' (chāo guò) means to surpass or exceed something in quantity, quality, or performance. It is commonly used in contexts such as surpassing a goal, exceeding expectations, or outstripping competitors. The word carries a nuance of going beyond a set limit or standard.
When to use 超过
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing '超过' as incorrect tones can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '超过预期' (exceed expectations) and '超过限制' (exceed limits).
超过 or something close to it
超过 (chāoguò) vs 超越 (chāoyuè) — use 超过 for surpassing a specific limit or quantity, while 超越 emphasizes transcending or going beyond in a more abstract or conceptual sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '超过' with '低于' (dī yú - to be below), leading to errors in context. For example, saying '我的成绩超过了' (My score exceeded) without specifying what it surpassed can lead to ambiguity; it's better to say '我的成绩超过了班级平均' (My score exceeded the class average).
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Grammar patterns of 超过
超过 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 3 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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'超过' can be used in negative sentences, usually in the context of stating that something does not exceed a certain limit.
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