超出

chāochū

to exceed

HSK 5

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The verb '超出' means 'to exceed' or 'to go beyond' a certain limit, standard, or expectation. It is commonly used to describe situations where something surpasses a predefined boundary, such as budgets, expectations, or moral limits.

Common Collocations

  • 超出预算 (exceed the budget): used in financial or project management contexts.
  • 超出预期 (exceed expectations): often used to describe results or performance.
  • 超出范围 (exceed the scope): used when something goes beyond the defined range or scope.

Usage Notes

'超出' is typically followed by a noun indicating the limit or boundary being surpassed. It is a formal and neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. Avoid confusing it with '超过', which also means 'to exceed' but often emphasizes quantity or degree more directly.

Example Contexts

  • Academic or work performance exceeding expectations.
  • Financial expenses surpassing budgets.
  • Behavior or actions going beyond ethical or legal boundaries.

Example Sentences

这次考试的成绩超出了我的预期。

Zhè cì kǎoshì de chéngjì chāochūle wǒ de yùqī.

The exam results exceeded my expectations.

公司的支出已经超出了预算。

Gōngsī de zhīchū yǐjīng chāochūle yùsuàn.

The company's expenses have already exceeded the budget.

他的行为超出了道德的底线。

Tā de xíngwéi chāochūle dàodé de dǐxiàn.

His behavior went beyond the moral bottom line.