English–Chinese

“go over” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchāo guò

Example

今天的温度超过了三十度。jīn tiān de wēn dù chāo guò le sān shí dù

Today's temperature went over 30 degrees.

Illustration for 超过 (go over)

How to say “go over” in Chinese

“Go over” in Chinese is 超过 (chāo guò).

Moves past a measured limit, level, or competitor and ends up higher or greater.

Full entry for 超过: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 超过

他的成绩超过了班上的平均水平。tā de chéng jì chāo guò le bān shàng de píng jūn shuǐ píng

His score went over the class average.

Tips for using 超过

  • English speakers often hear "over" as physical movement, while this Chinese verb also naturally describes a temperature, score, price, or rank passing a reference point.

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