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超越
chāoyuè
Description
"超越"的意思是比别人或以前更好，走到前面去。
"超越" means to be better than others or before, to move ahead.
我们常用这个词说一个人超过了别人，或者超过了自己以前的水平。
We often use this word to say someone has surpassed others or their previous level.
Meanings
超越chāoyuè
to surpass; to exceed; to go beyond
他的成绩超越了所有同学。
His grades surpassed all his classmates.
超越chāoyuè
to overtake; to move ahead of
这辆车超越了前面的车。
This car overtook the car in front.
超越自我chāoyuè zìwǒ
to transcend oneself; exceed one's own limits
我想超越自我，变得更好。
I want to surpass myself and become better.
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Notes
- Etymology
超 (to exceed) + 越 (to cross over), both meaning going beyond a limit.
- Nuance
超越 is more formal and abstract than everyday 超过.
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