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超标 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
超标chāobiāoto cross the limitHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #20894, Very Hard
超标chāobiāoto be over the accepted normHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #20894, Very Hard
超标chāobiāoexcessiveHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #20894, Very Hard
chāobiāo(chao1biao1)chao biao T1
  1. 1to cross the limit
  2. 2to be over the accepted norm
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March 24, 2026

超标(超標)chāobiāo(chao1biao1)

超标 (chāo biāo) means to exceed a limit or standard, often used in contexts like measurements, regulations, or expectations. It describes situations where something surpasses the accepted norm, such as speed limits or quality standards, indicating something is excessive or out of bounds.

Strokes21Frequency#20894DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese society, there is a strong emphasis on adhering to standards, whether in academics, traffic regulations, or business practices. The term 超标 is frequently heard in discussions about environmental regulations, where exceeding limits can have serious consequences.

Memory tip

Imagine a tall person (超, chāo) trying to fit under a low bar (标, biāo). They have to duck, but they still bump their head—this represents exceeding the limit. The '超' component suggests surpassing, while '标' refers to a standard or mark.

Meanings of 超标

chāobiāo(chao1biao1)
1to cross the limit
2to be over the accepted norm
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About 超标

超标Simplified
超標Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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超标 (exceed a limit) vs 超出 (go beyond) — use 超标 when referring specifically to limits or standards, while 超出 can apply more generally to any form of exceeding.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when saying 超标, as mispronouncing it can change its meaning. It is often used in formal contexts, such as in regulations or health standards, and collocates with words like '速度' (speed) or '标准' (standard).

HSK Study Tips

Although 超标 is not in the HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK 4 and above as it deals with concepts of limits and standards, which are common in discussions about rules and measurements. Focus on using it in practical contexts to describe exceeding limits.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 超标 with 超过 (chāo guò), which means to surpass without the implication of standards. For example, saying '我的成绩超标' (Wǒ de chéngjì chāobiāo) is incorrect; it should be '我的成绩超过标准' (Wǒ de chéngjì chāoguò biāozhǔn).

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Component characters

超chāoto exceed
HSK 512 strokes走
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标biāothe topmost branches of a tree
HSK 79 strokes木
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How to say to cross the limit in Chinese

“to cross the limit” in Chinese is超标chāobiāo

超标 (chāo biāo) means to exceed a limit or standard, often used in contexts like measurements, regulations, or expectations. It describes situations where something surpasses the accepted norm, such as speed limits or quality standards, indicating something is excessive or out of bounds.

When to use 超标

Be cautious with the tone when saying 超标, as mispronouncing it can change its meaning. It is often used in formal contexts, such as in regulations or health standards, and collocates with words like '速度' (speed) or '标准' (standard).

超标 or something close to it

超标 (exceed a limit) vs 超出 (go beyond) — use 超标 when referring specifically to limits or standards, while 超出 can apply more generally to any form of exceeding.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 超标 with 超过 (chāo guò), which means to surpass without the implication of standards. For example, saying '我的成绩超标' (Wǒ de chéngjì chāobiāo) is incorrect; it should be '我的成绩超过标准' (Wǒ de chéngjì chāoguò biāozhǔn).

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