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    Expressing 'to exceed' with 超出 (chāochū)

    Comparison
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    超出 + Noun (limit/scope)

    Explanation

    超出 (chāochū) means 'to exceed,' 'to surpass,' or 'to go beyond' a limit or expectation. It implies going past a boundary, often an abstract one like ability, budget, or scope. It is followed by the thing being exceeded.

    Examples

    • 这次项目的花费已经超出了原来的预算。

      Zhè cì xiàngmù de huāfèi yǐjīng chāochū le yuánlái de yùsuàn.

      The expenses for this project have already exceeded the original budget.

    • 他的表现超出了所有人的预期。

      Tā de biǎoxiàn chāochū le suǒyǒu rén de yùqī.

      His performance exceeded everyone's expectations.

    • 这件事超出了我的能力范围,我需要找人帮忙。

      Zhè jiàn shì chāochū le wǒ de nénglì fànwéi, wǒ xūyào zhǎo rén bāngmáng.

      This matter is beyond my ability, and I need to find someone to help.

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