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Expressing surpassing with 超越 (chāoyuè)
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Structure
Subject + 超越 + (了) + Object
Explanation
超越 (chāoyuè) is a verb meaning "to surpass," "to exceed," or "to transcend." It is used when someone or something goes beyond a previous limit, record, or competitor. It carries a sense of achievement and is common in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples
他的成绩已经超越了班上所有人。
Tā de chéngjì yǐjīng chāoyuè le bān shàng suǒyǒu rén.
His grades have already surpassed everyone in the class.
这部电影的票房超越了上一部。
Zhè bù diànyǐng de piàofáng chāoyuè le shàng yí bù.
This movie's box office surpassed the previous one.
她一直努力想超越自己的极限。
Tā yìzhí nǔlì xiǎng chāoyuè zìjǐ de jíxiàn.
She has always worked hard to surpass her own limits.