穿越 (chuān yuè): to traverse; to pass through; to cross

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to traverse; to pass through; to cross
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to traverse
to pass through
to cross

Chinese explanation

穿过、经过某个空间或时间范围，从一个地方到另一个地方，或从一个时间段进入另一个时间段。常用于描述跨越山川、森林、沙漠等具体地方，也用于跨越时空、历史等抽象概念。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

to bore through

HSK 3

generic word for peoples or states of south China or south Asia at different historical periods

Example sentences

That science fiction movie is about the protagonist traveling back to the Tang Dynasty and seeing the prosperity of Chang'an with his own eyes.

In order to complete this geological survey, the team members traversed a no-man's land, walking for three full days before reaching their destination.

He closed his eyes, as if traveling through time and space, returning to the yard where he played with his childhood friends.

This tunnel traverses the entire mountain; driving through it takes only five minutes, saving an hour compared to the old winding mountain road.

In this novel, a modern girl accidentally travels back to the ancient imperial palace and must learn court etiquette in order to survive.

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