横渡 (héng dù) — to cross (a body of water by swimming, sailing, or other means)
Definition
Used specifically for crossing a wide body of water (river, sea, channel, ocean), usually implying effort or a notable feat. The character 渡 alone is the everyday verb 'to cross'; 横 emphasizes the breadth or difficulty.
verb
to cross (a body of water by swimming, sailing, or other means)
Examples
- 横渡。Tā yòng le liǎng gè xiǎo shí héng dù zhè tiáo jiāng.It took him two hours to cross this river.
- 横渡。Hěn duō rén mèng xiǎng héng dù yīng jí lì hǎi xiá.Many people dream of crossing the English Channel.
- 横渡。Zhè cì héng dù dà xī yáng de bǐ sài fēi cháng wēi xiǎn.This race across the Atlantic was extremely dangerous.
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