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March 24, 2026
跨越()kuàyuè(kua4yue4)
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.
Frequency#10587DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In modern Chinese society, 跨越 is often used in discussions about technological advancement and innovation, symbolizing the leap over traditional limitations to embrace new possibilities.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant kangaroo (跨, kua) leaping over a high fence (越, yue) to reach the other side. The visual of the kangaroo hopping over symbolizes 'stepping across' and helps remember both the pronunciation and the meaning.
Meanings of 跨越
kuàyuè(kua4yue4)
1to step across
2step over
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About 跨越
跨越Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
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.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant kangaroo (跨, kua) leaping over a high fence (越, yue) to reach the other side. The visual of the kangaroo hopping over symbolizes 'stepping across' and helps remember both the pronunciation and the meaning.
Usage Notes
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.
HSK Study Tips
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).
Cultural Note
In modern Chinese society, 跨越 is often used in discussions about technological advancement and innovation, symbolizing the leap over traditional limitations to embrace new possibilities.
Common Mistakes
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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Cultural Notes for 跨越
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In modern Chinese society, 跨越 is often used in discussions about technological advancement and innovation, symbolizing the leap over traditional limitations to embrace new possibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions about 跨越
Yes, 跨越 is often used metaphorically to describe overcoming personal or societal challenges.
跨越 is generally used in formal or literary contexts, making it more suitable for academic writing or speeches.
You can use it like this: '我们需要跨越文化差异来更好地沟通' (We need to跨越 cultural differences to communicate better).
