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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
穿越chuānyuèto pass throughHSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #3767, Very Hard
穿越chuānyuèto crossHSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #3767, Very Hard
穿越chuānyuèto overcomeHSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #3767, Very Hard
chuānyuè(chuan1yue4)chuan yue T1
  1. 1to pass through
  2. 2to cross
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March 24, 2026

穿越chuānyuè(chuan1yue4)

穿越 (chuan1 yue4) means 'to pass through' or 'to cross over.' It is commonly used in contexts such as crossing physical spaces, overcoming challenges, or in literary themes of time travel and fantasy. The term often conveys a sense of movement or transition between different states or locations.

Strokes21Frequency#3767DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The concept of 穿越 is particularly popular in Chinese literature and media, especially in the genre of 'time-travel novels' (穿越小说), where characters travel back to historical periods, often leading to humorous or dramatic situations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a traveler (穿) wearing a magical outfit (越) that allows them to cross over mountains and rivers effortlessly. Visualize them wearing a unique garment that glows as they step through time and space, helping you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 穿越

chuānyuè(chuan1yue4)
1to pass through
2to cross
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About 穿越

穿越Simplified
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3767Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 穿越

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穿过 (chuānguò) - use 穿越 when emphasizing a transition or crossing into a different state, whereas 穿过 focuses on simply passing through a physical space.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 穿越 with other similar terms like 经过 (jing1 guo4, 'to pass by') or 穿过 (chuan1 guo4, 'to pass through a barrier'). 穿越 is typically used in more dramatic or narrative contexts, while the others are more straightforward. Be mindful of tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 穿越 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to movement and transition. Focus on its usage in literary contexts, especially in modern Chinese literature and films, where themes of time travel are prevalent.

Common Mistakes

Learners frequently confuse 穿越 with 通过 (tong1 guo4, 'to go through') and use it incorrectly in casual contexts. For example, saying '我穿越这个问题' (I pass through this problem) should be corrected to '我通过这个问题' for clarity.

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Component Characters

穿chuānto bore through
HSK 19 strokes穴
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越yuègeneric word for peoples or states of south China or south Asia at different historical periods
HSK 312 strokes走
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How to say to pass through in Chinese

“to pass through” in Chinese is穿越chuānyuè

穿越 (chuan1 yue4) means 'to pass through' or 'to cross over.' It is commonly used in contexts such as crossing physical spaces, overcoming challenges, or in literary themes of time travel and fantasy. The term often conveys a sense of movement or transition between different states or locations.

When to use 穿越

Learners often confuse 穿越 with other similar terms like 经过 (jing1 guo4, 'to pass by') or 穿过 (chuan1 guo4, 'to pass through a barrier'). 穿越 is typically used in more dramatic or narrative contexts, while the others are more straightforward. Be mindful of tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

穿越 or something close to it

穿过 (chuānguò) - use 穿越 when emphasizing a transition or crossing into a different state, whereas 穿过 focuses on simply passing through a physical space.

What learners get wrong

Learners frequently confuse 穿越 with 通过 (tong1 guo4, 'to go through') and use it incorrectly in casual contexts. For example, saying '我穿越这个问题' (I pass through this problem) should be corrected to '我通过这个问题' for clarity.

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Grammar Patterns of 穿越

穿越 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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弗兰克·马里亚诺驾驶他那辆破烂不堪的皮卡车成功____了沙漠地带。

Frank Mariano negotiates the desert terrain in his battered pickup.

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弗兰克·马里亚诺驾驶他那辆破烂不堪的皮卡车成功穿越了沙漠地带。

fú lán kè· · mǎ lǐ yà nuò jià shǐ tā nà liàng pò làn bù kān de pí kǎ chē chéng gōng chuān yuè le shā mò dì。

Frank Mariano negotiates the desert terrain in his battered pickup.
2
穿越开阔的高沼地

chuān yuè kāi kuò de gāo zhǎo dì

walking across open moorland
3
埃米和她的小组一路马不停蹄地驱车穿越西班牙。

āi mǐ hé tā de xiǎo zǔ yī lù mǎ bù tíng tí dì qū chē chuān yuè xī bān yá。

Amy and her group had driven non-stop through Spain.
4
他正徒步穿越南戈壁沙漠。

tā zhèng tú bù chuān yuè nán gē bì shā mò。

He is on a trek through the South Gobi desert.
5
我们乘车穿越这片有着湖泊及森林的广袤而神奇的土地。

wǒ mén chéng chē chuān yuè zhè piàn yǒu zháo hú bó jí sēn lín de guǎng mào ér shén qí de tǔ dì。

We were driven across this wondrous vast land of lakes and forests.
6
她乘雪橇穿越西伯利亚到达了堪察加半岛,行程共1.4万英里。

tā chéng xuě qiāo chuān yuè xī bó lì yà dào dá le kān chá jiā bàn dǎo, , háng chéng1.4 gòng 1.4 wàn。

She travelled 14,000 miles by sledge across Siberia to Kamchatka.

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