Meanings of 跨越
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AI Study Notes for 跨越
跨过 (kuàguò) - use 跨越 when emphasizing the act of transcending or overcoming a barrier, while 跨过 focuses more on the physical act of stepping over something.
Be careful not to confuse 跨越 with similar verbs like 越过 (yue4 guo4), which specifically means 'to cross over.' 跨越 is often used in more formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about progress. Pay attention to the tone, as both characters have the fourth tone.
While 跨越 is not an HSK word, it connects to HSK Level 4 vocabulary themes of movement and progress. Students should focus on understanding how this term interacts with other verbs that describe actions, such as 走 (to walk) and 跳 (to jump).
Learners often incorrectly use 跨越 interchangeably with 过 (guo4) or 越过 (yue4 guo4). For example, saying '我跨越了这个问题' (I stepped over this problem) is incorrect; it should be '我越过了这个问题'.
Pronunciation of 跨越
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How to say to step across in Chinese
“to step across” in Chinese is跨越
跨越 (kua4 yue4) means to step across or to transcend something, such as a physical boundary or metaphorical barrier. It is commonly used to describe overcoming obstacles or making significant progress in various contexts, such as personal growth, relationships, or cultural exchanges.
When to use 跨越
Be careful not to confuse 跨越 with similar verbs like 越过 (yue4 guo4), which specifically means 'to cross over.' 跨越 is often used in more formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about progress. Pay attention to the tone, as both characters have the fourth tone.
跨越 or something close to it
跨过 (kuàguò) - use 跨越 when emphasizing the act of transcending or overcoming a barrier, while 跨过 focuses more on the physical act of stepping over something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often incorrectly use 跨越 interchangeably with 过 (guo4) or 越过 (yue4 guo4). For example, saying '我跨越了这个问题' (I stepped over this problem) is incorrect; it should be '我越过了这个问题'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 跨越
Yes, 跨越 is often used metaphorically to describe overcoming personal or societal challenges.
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