Meaning
跨入 describes the action of stepping across a threshold or boundary to enter a place or stage. It emphasizes the physical or metaphorical act of crossing from one side to another, often with a sense of significance or formality. The word conveys both literal physical movement and figurative transitions into new phases or domains.
Usage
跨入 is commonly used in both literal contexts (entering a building or room) and figurative contexts (entering a new era, phase of life, or field of study). It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to simple 进入. Native speakers often use it when emphasizing the significance of crossing a threshold, such as entering adulthood, a new century, or an important institution.
Examples
- 01随着新年钟声响起，我们跨入了2024年。, .As the New Year's bell rang, we stepped into 2024.
- 02她终于跨入了梦寐以求的大学校园。.She finally stepped into the university campus of her dreams.
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Common collocations
- 跨入新时代to enter a new era
- 跨入大学to enter university
- 跨入社会to enter society (start working life)
- 跨入新世纪to enter a new century
Antonyms
Origin
跨 originally depicted a person taking a large step over something, while 入 shows something going inside. Together they emphasize the crossing-over aspect of entering.