Definition
过渡 (guò dù) means 'to transition' or 'to cross over (by ferry)'. It emphasizes the process or period of change, whether literal (crossing a river) or abstract (economic transition). Compare: 渡 (dù) is more literary and focuses on the act of crossing water or getting through a tough time; 越过 (yuè guò) is for physically crossing an obstacle or overcoming difficulties; 转型 (zhuǎn xíng) is for fundamental structural transformation.
verb
to transitionto cross over (by ferry)
Easily confused
- 过度guò dùlook-alikeexcessive; too much; beyond the proper limit
Examples
- 过渡。Cóng jìhuà jīngjì guò dù dào shìchǎng jīngjì shì yí gè màncháng de guòchéng.Transitioning from a planned economy to a market economy is a long process.
- 过渡。Zhège guójiā zhèngzài jīnglì yí gè zhòngyào de guò dù shíqī.This country is going through an important transition period.
- 过渡。Wǒmen zuò chuán guò dù dào duì'àn.We crossed over to the other side by boat.
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