Definition
超过 (chāoguò) is the most common verb for 'to exceed, to surpass' — used for numbers, speeds, scores, and general comparison. 超 (chāo) is more about exceeding a limit or standard (often in compounds like 超速, 超额), and 超出 (chāochū) emphasizes going beyond a boundary or expectation. 超越 (chāoyuè) is more abstract, meaning 'to transcend'.
verb
to surpassto exceed
Easily confused
- 越过yuè guòlook-aliketo cross over (physically, e.g. a mountain, river)
Examples
- 超过。Tā de chéngjì chāo guò le wǒ.His score surpassed mine.
- 超过。Zhè liàng chē de sùdù chāo guò le nà liàng.This car's speed exceeds that one's.
- 超过。Wǒmen gōngsī de shōurù chāo guò le qùnián.Our company's revenue exceeded last year's.
Browse more HSK 4 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.