超 chāo

to exceed; to overtake; to surpass; to transcend; to pass; to cross; ultra-; super-

HSK 112 strokes

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超 · 12 strokes

12 strokes

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Phonetic-semantic compound⿺走召

In this compound, the meaning comes from 走 (run); 召 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

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chāo shìsupermarket (abbr. for 超级市场)

chāo guòto surpass

chāo chūto exceed

chāo jísuper-

chāo sùto exceed the speed limit

chāo yuèto surpass; to exceed; to transcend

gāo chāoexcellent

chāo qiánto be ahead of one's time

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