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超越 (chāoyuè) - use 越过 when focusing on the physical act of crossing over something, while 超越 emphasizes surpassing in a more abstract or metaphorical sense.
Be careful not to confuse 越过 with similar phrases like 经过 (jīng guò), which means 'to pass by.' 越过 is more about actively overcoming something. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but may be more common in spoken language.
While 越过 is not an HSK word, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to movement and overcoming obstacles, such as 走 (zǒu, to walk) and 超过 (chāo guò, to exceed). Focus on using it in sentences that describe overcoming challenges or physical crossings.
Learners often mix up 越过 with 通过 (tōng guò), which means 'to pass through.' For example, saying '我通过了这条河' (Wǒ tōng guò le zhè tiáo hé, 'I passed through this river') is incorrect if you mean to say you crossed it; use 越过 instead.
Pronunciation of 越过
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How to say to cross over in Chinese
“to cross over” in Chinese is越过
The term 越过 (yuè guò) means 'to cross over' or 'to transcend.' It is commonly used to describe the act of overcoming obstacles or surpassing limits, whether in a physical sense, such as crossing a river, or in a metaphorical sense, such as rising above challenges in life.
When to use 越过
Be careful not to confuse 越过 with similar phrases like 经过 (jīng guò), which means 'to pass by.' 越过 is more about actively overcoming something. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but may be more common in spoken language.
越过 or something close to it
超越 (chāoyuè) - use 越过 when focusing on the physical act of crossing over something, while 超越 emphasizes surpassing in a more abstract or metaphorical sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 越过 with 通过 (tōng guò), which means 'to pass through.' For example, saying '我通过了这条河' (Wǒ tōng guò le zhè tiáo hé, 'I passed through this river') is incorrect if you mean to say you crossed it; use 越过 instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 越过
Yes, 越过 can be used metaphorically to describe overcoming personal challenges or surpassing limits, not just physical barriers.
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