过渡 (guò dù) — to transition; to cross over (by ferry)

Definition

过渡 (guòdù) is a verb/noun for an abstract transition — from one state, system, or period to another (e.g. 时期). Unlike 转型, it implies a gradual interim, not a fundamental structural change.

verb
to transitionto cross over (by ferry)

Examples

  • 过渡
    Cóng jì huà jīng jì guò dù dào shì chǎng jīng jì shì yí gè màn cháng de guò chéng.
    Transitioning from a planned economy to a market economy is a long process.
  • 过渡
    Zhè ge guó jiā zhèng zài jīng lì yí gè zhòng yào de guò dù shí qī.
    This country is going through an important transition period.
  • 过渡
    Wǒ men zuò chuán guò dù dào duì àn.
    We crossed over to the other side by boat.

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