跨越

kuà yuè

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to step across

Definition

越过某个界限或障碍。

To cross over a boundary or obstacle.

Usage

常指跨越空间、时间或抽象障碍，如跨越河流、跨越世纪、跨越文化差异等。

Often refers to crossing spatial, temporal, or abstract barriers, such as crossing a river, spanning centuries, or bridging cultural differences.

Examples

1 这座桥跨越了宽阔的长江。 (This bridge spans the wide Yangtze River.)
2 他的成就跨越了多个领域。 (His achievements span multiple fields.)
3 他们的友谊跨越了国界。 (Their friendship crosses national borders.)
4 这个故事跨越了两个世纪。 (This story spans two centuries.)
5 我们必须跨越语言障碍才能沟通。 (We must overcome the language barrier to communicate.)
6 这位艺术家跨越了传统与现代的风格。 (This artist bridges traditional and modern styles.)

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