跨
kuà
Meaning
- to step across
- to span
Definition
指抬起一只脚向前或向左右迈过；也指超越一定界限、时间或地区。
To step over; to stride across; also refers to transcending boundaries, time, or regions.
Usage
通常用于表示实际的跨越动作，如跨过门槛、跨栏；也可用于抽象意义，如跨时代、跨行业合作。
Often used for physical stepping over, such as crossing a threshold or hurdle; also used abstractly, like cross-era or cross-industry collaboration.
Examples
- 1 他跨过小溪，继续前行。（He stepped over the stream and continued on.）
- 2 这个项目跨越了三个国家。（This project spans three countries.）
- 3 改革开放是一次跨时代的变革。（Reform and opening-up was a cross-era change.）
- 4 她跨专业考取了研究生。（She switched majors to pursue a graduate degree.）
- 5 企业需要跨部门协作才能提高效率。（Enterprises need cross-departmental collaboration to improve efficiency.）
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