Meaning
跨越 means to physically cross or step over something, like a river or border, or to metaphorically transcend boundaries such as time periods, cultural differences, or conceptual limits. It emphasizes the action of moving beyond or across significant divides.
Usage
跨越 is used in both literal contexts (crossing physical spaces) and figurative contexts (overcoming obstacles, bridging gaps in time or culture). It often appears in formal writing, news reports, and inspirational language. Common in phrases about overcoming challenges or historical transitions.
Examples
- 01这座桥跨越了长江，连接两岸城市。, .This bridge spans the Yangtze River, connecting cities on both banks.
- 02我们必须跨越文化差异，才能真正理解彼此。, .We must transcend cultural differences in order to truly understand each other.
Characters
Common collocations
- 跨越障碍'to overcome obstacles
- 跨越国界to cross national borders
- 跨越时空to transcend time and space
- 跨越式发展leapfrog development
Origin
Both characters relate to crossing or going beyond. 跨 (foot radical) emphasizes the physical stepping motion, while 越 originally meant to climb over or pass beyond. Together they reinforce the concept of traversing significant boundaries.