超 Stroke Order — How to Write 超
超 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 走, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
超 Radical and Character Components
超 is a phono-semantic compound: 走 (run) carries the meaning, while 召 indicates the sound.
Radical: 走 + 5 more strokes
超 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chāo
Meanings of 超 in Chinese
1
chāo超
To surpass, exceed, go beyond, or to be high above something, often implying exceeding limits, standards, or expectations.
这次的比赛结果远超出了所有人的预期。
The results of this competition far exceeded everyone's expectations.
Literary: to leap onto or cross over; to surmount, often implying an extraordinary feat.
他志存高远，欲超世俗羁绊。
He harbors lofty aspirations, wishing to transcend worldly constraints.
Beyond a certain limit or range; surpassing; extraordinary.
这架飞机能够以超音速飞行。
This aircraft is capable of supersonic flight.
Remote; distant; far away.
那颗星星离地球超远。
That star is extremely far from Earth.
Describes a state of being detached, aloof, or appearing lost in thought, often implying a lack of immediate response or engagement with the surroundings, akin to being dazed or absent-minded.
他独自坐在窗边，神情超然，仿佛陷入沉思。
He sat alone by the window, looking detached and lost in deep thought.
Used colloquially to indicate a very high degree or extent; extremely, super.
这家餐厅的菜味道超棒！
The food at this restaurant tastes super great!
Common Words and Phrases with 超
1
To be outstanding or exceptional; also, to promote or elevate, and to save or deliver someone from sin, suffering, or undesirable circumstances.
他在绘画方面表现出超拔的才能，作品总是令人惊叹。
He demonstrates exceptional talent in painting, and his works are always astonishing.
2
Exceeding the authorized staffing limits or quota.
由于业务调整，一些部门出现了超编的情况。
Due to business adjustments, some departments became overstaffed.
3
to overfulfill the production quota
由于订单量激增，生产线工人努力工作，本月完成了超产目标。
Due to a surge in orders, the production line workers diligently worked and met the overproduction target this month.
4
supernormal; exceeding the ordinary or usual.
那位年轻的科学家在物理学领域展现出了超常的理解力。
That young scientist demonstrated an extraordinary understanding in the field of physics.
5
Profound and exceptionally insightful, with a subtle, transcendent quality, especially in discourse.
他的评论总是超超玄箸，能够深入事物的本质，令人茅塞顿开。
His commentary is always exceedingly profound and insightful, capable of delving into the essence of things and enlightening the mind.
6
A material that conducts electricity with no resistance below a certain critical temperature.
科学家们正在研究如何制造能在室温下工作的超导体。
Scientists are researching how to create superconductors that work at room temperature.
7
Ultralow temperature; a state where the temperature is significantly lower than typical low temperatures, sometimes physically defined with an upper limit of -263°C.
科学家们正在研究利用超低温技术保存生物样本，以供未来研究使用
Scientists are researching the use of ultra-low temperature technology to preserve biological samples for future research.
8
To deliver the souls of the dead from suffering through Buddhist or Taoist rituals.
僧侣们为逝者诵经，希望能够超度他们的灵魂。
The monks chanted scriptures for the deceased, hoping to deliver their souls.
9
To save all sentient beings from suffering and guide them to a better rebirth or liberation.
古老的传说中，神明降临人间是为了超度众生，带来和平与希望。
In ancient legends, deities descended to the human world to deliver sentient beings from suffering, bringing peace and hope.
10
Ultrashort waves are radio waves with a wavelength of 10 to 1 meter, or a frequency of 30 to 300 megahertz.
这种新型无线电通信设备使用超短波进行数据传输，确保了通信的稳定性和高速性。
This new type of radio communication equipment uses ultra-short waves for data transmission, ensuring stable and high-speed communication.
11
Very short shorts, often above mid-thigh.
夏天的时候，她喜欢穿清凉的超短裤，搭配一件简单的T恤。
In summer, she likes to wear cool hot pants with a simple T-shirt.
12
A miniskirt is a very short skirt.
她今天穿了一条时尚的超短裙，看起来很活泼。
She wore a fashionable miniskirt today, looking very lively.
13
Exceeding the prescribed amount or quota.
公司的销售额超额完成了季度目标。
The company's sales volume exceeded the quarterly target.
14
Extraordinary; beyond the ordinary; supermundane.
他通过不懈的努力，展现出了超凡的绘画天赋。
Through his relentless efforts, he displayed extraordinary painting talent.
More words with 超
- chū出chāo超trade surplus
- rù入chāo超unfavourable balance of trade
- gǎn赶chāo超to catch up with and surpass
- liáng梁qǐ启chāo超Liang Qichao
- chāo超chū出exceed, surpass
- chāo超shì市supermarket, grocery store
- chāo超tuō脱detached, transcendent
- chāo超yuè越surpass, exceed
- gāo高chāo超superb, masterful
- chāo超qún群outstanding, exceptional
- chāo超qián前ahead of time, advanced
- chāo超zhī支over budget, overspend
- chāo超zhòng重overweight, too heavy
- fǎn反chāo超overtake, surpass
- chāo超xiàn现shí实surreal, surrealistic
- chāo超yīn音sù速supersonic
- chāo超hū乎exceed, beyond
- chāo超qián前xìng性advancement, proactiveness
- chāo超rán然Detached, Aloof
- chāo超dǎo导superconductivity, superconducting
Idioms with 超
- chāo超chén尘bá拔sú俗transcend the mundane and vulgar
- chāo超fán凡chū出shì世transcend the ordinary and worldly
- chāo超fán凡rù入shèng圣transcend the mundane and become a sage
- chāo超fán凡tuō脱sú俗transcendent and refined
- chāo超hū乎xún寻cháng常beyond the ordinary
- chāo超jué绝fēi非fán凡exceptionally outstanding
- chāo超qián前jué绝hòu后unprecedented and unrivalled
- chāo超qún群bá拔lèi类to excel among one's peers
- chāo超qún群chū出zhòng众to be outstanding
- chāo超qún群jué绝lún伦unrivaled and peerless
- chāo超rán然bù不qún群aloof and unconventional
- chāo超rán然wù物wài外detached from worldly concerns
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Open the tool →Questions about 超
What does 超 mean in Chinese?
超 (chāo) means “To surpass” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 超?
超 is pronounced chāo in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 超 have?
超 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 超?
超 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 走. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 超?
The radical of 超 is 走, and 超 is a phono-semantic compound.