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The word "超过" is formed by combining the character "超", which means to surpass or exceed, with the character "过", which means to pass or cross; together, they create a compound where "超" conveys the notion of going beyond a limit, and "过" reinforces the action of moving past a point, resulting in the meaning of exceeding or overtaking.

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我的体重超过了五十公斤。

Wǒ de tǐzhòng chāoguò le wǔshí gōngjīn.

My weight has exceeded fifty kilograms.

这次购物我花的钱超过了预算。

Zhè cì gòuwù wǒ huā de qián chāoguò le yùsuàn.

The money I spent on this shopping trip exceeded the budget.

今年参加马拉松的人数超过了去年。

Jīnnián cānjiā mǎlāsōng de rénshù chāoguò le qùnián.

The number of people participating in the marathon this year has surpassed last year's.

他表现出来的勇气超过了所有人的预期。

Tā biǎoxiàn chūlái de yǒngqì chāoguò le suǒyǒu rén de yùqī.

The courage he displayed exceeded everyone's expectations.

仅仅五年时间，这家初创公司的市值就超过了众多老牌企业。

Jǐnjǐn wǔ nián shíjiān, zhè jiā chūchuàng gōngsī de shìzhí jiù chāoguò le zhòngduō lǎopái qǐyè.

In just five years, the market value of this startup company has surpassed that of many established enterprises.

Word Definition - 超过

chāo guò to surpass; to exceed; to outstrip

Individual Character Details

超 chāo
过 guō, guò, guo